Therapeutic extradural cortical stimulation for central and neuropathic pain: a review.
OBJECTIVE
Extradural cortical stimulation is a recent addition to the armamentarium of functional neurosurgery. This article reviews results of treatment of chronic central and neuropathic pain.


CONCLUSIONS
It is concluded that extradural cortical stimulation may be effective in several refractory cases.
Canavero
Sergio
S
Pain Relief Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Ospedale Molinette, Torino, Italy. solara@infinito.it
Bonicalzi
Vincenzo
V
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D002540:Cerebral Cortex; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000628:therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D059408:Pain Management