Posted by Ocracoker16 on August 28, 2005, at 16:23:18
In reply to DBS Questions, posted by denise1966 on August 28, 2005, at 12:36:42
DBS is deep brain stimulation. That involves electrodes being implanted in the brain. You may be thinking of VNS (Vagal Nerve Stimulation) which recently got approval for treatment resistant depression. The pacemaker device is implanted under the chest and the wires run through the neck. The vagus nerve extends from the brain down into the neck all the way to the vocal chords.
Katie
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