What Is the Surgical Procedure That Severs Fibres Connecting the Frontal

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the surgical procedure that severs fibres connecting the frontal lobes of the brain from the underlying thalamus?

• A)Frontalization
• B)The Moniz procedure
• C)Prefrontal lobotomy
• D)Electroconvulsive therapy

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