A retrospective, naturalistic study of deep brain stimulation and vagal nerve stimulation in young patients.
Deniz YurukCan OzgerJuan F GarzonPaul A NakoneznyJennifer L Vande VoortPaul E CroarkinPublished in: Brain and behavior (2024)
Young patients may have distinct vulnerabilities for increased psychiatric symptoms during treatment with invasive neuromodulation. Child and adolescent psychiatrists should consider a more proactive approach and greater engagement with DBS and VNS teams that treat younger patients.