The Neurosurgical Procedure Called a Cingulotomy Is Sometimes Used to Relieve

question 73

Multiple Choice

The neurosurgical procedure called a cingulotomy is sometimes used to relieve severe symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) .Why would a cingulotomy usually be considered only after drugs and psychological treatments had failed?

• A) because only about 30 percent of patients who undergo this procedure benefit substantially
• B) because there is a high risk of mortality associated with this procedure
• C) because neuroscientists still aren't sure whether the cingulate bundle is involved in OCD
• D) because there are ethical concerns over the use of neurosurgery

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