Anterior capsulotomy for refractory OCD: First case as per the core group guidelines

Indian J Psychiatry. 2011 Jul;53(3):270-3. doi: 10.4103/0019-5545.86823.

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disease characterized by anxiety-provoking thoughts (obsessions) leading to repeated, time-consuming behaviors (compulsions) that may or may not provide temporary relief. With an approximate prevalence of 2-3% of the general population and 0.6% in the Indian population, OCD is a debilitating disorder that can significantly affect nearly every aspect of a patient's life, and in some cases, lead to suicide.

Keywords: Anterior capsulotomy; obsessive–compulsive disorder surgery; psychosurgery; refractory obsessive–compulsive disorder.