Current state of psychosurgery
Poynton, A.M.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 50(7): 408-411
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 8261287 Document Number: 422050
This article considers aspects of the contemporary practice of psychosurgery in Britain including the numbers of operations, operative procedures and the assessment and indications for surgery. The evaluation of outcome and possible adverse consequences are discussed in the light of some recent research.