Neuromodulation for Eating Disorders: Obesity and Anorexia

作者:Gorgulho Alessandra A*; Pereira Julio L B; Krahl Scott; Lemaire Jean Jacques; De Salles Antonio
来源:Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2014, 25(1): 147-+.
DOI:10.1016/j.nec.2013.08.005

摘要

Extremes of eating disorders (ED) have become prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Available therapies, though largely effective, fail in a substantial number of patients and carry considerable side effects. Morbid obesity and anorexia nervosa (AN) represent important causes of morbidity and mortality among young adults. Morbid obesity affects disproportionate numbers of children. AN is also important for its high mortality in young adults. The challenges of effectively treating AN are well recognized. In this article, important aspects of ED are reviewed in detail and novel approaches to the treatment of ED are proposed.

  • 出版日期2014-1