Posted by harryp on May 8, 2004, at 14:56:03
In reply to Stereotactic subcaudate tractotomy, posted by linkadge on May 8, 2004, at 10:33:58
You should definitely try ECT before psychosurgery of any kind. In fact, I think any surgeon who didn't require failures of ECT and every class of antidepressant (with lithium augmentation) before operating would be irresponsible.
ECT has a success rate of over 90%. It is the most effective treatment known for depression, and changes in technique have greatly reduced the short term memory loss associated with it.
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