Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Neurosurgery for Obsessive-Compulsive

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding neurosurgery for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ?

• A) Ablation of the frontal cortex is most likely to produce improvement in OCD symptoms.
• B) Ablation of the cingulum bundle is most likely to produce negative cognitive changes in OCD patients.
• C) Neurosurgery works best when followed by drug treatment.
• D) Ablation of the cingulum bundle is most likely to produce improvement in OCD symptoms.
• E) Neurosurgery is the most common treatment for OCD.

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