Highlights from a long-term follow-up study on a novel non-invasive brain surgery for refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (IMAGE)

Korea University College of Medicine

Highlights from a long-term follow-up study on a novel non-invasive brain surgery for refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) capsulotomy provides lasting relief to patients with refractory OCD, according to the results from a clinical trial with a long-term follow-up of 10 years.

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Korea University College of Medicine

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