THERMOCOAGULATION TREATMENT FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND DRUG DEPENDENCE SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT
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Neurosurgery; Mental health; Obsessive-compulsive disorder.Abstract
In this case report, we describe the treatment through a stereotactic surgical procedure using thermocoagulation of a patient with refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The patient, a 37-year-old male, had a history of SUD, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and OCD resistant to conventional treatment. After surgery, in November 2022, with the aim of deactivating hyperactive brain regions associated with the symptoms, the patient showed no signs of withdrawal and reported a substantial improvement in his quality of life, including stopping cocaine use. These results indicate the effectiveness of neuroablation in this context, providing a promising therapeutic option for patients with refractory OCD and SUD as a comorbidity.
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