| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4116892 | Journal of Otology | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Intractable tinnitus can lead to serious consequences. Study evidence indicates that the central nervous system is involved in generation and maintenance of chronic tinnitus and that tinnitus and other neurologic symptoms such as chronic pain may share similar mechanisms. Brain ablation and stimulation are used to treat chronic pain with success. Recent studies showed that ablation and stimulation in non-auditory areas resulted in tinnitus improvement. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be an alternative treatment for intractable tinnitus and deserves further study.
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Authors
Shi Yong-bing, William Hal Martin,