A number of individuals with severe symptoms of OCD who undergo _______, surgical disruption of the circuits in the cingulate cortex, appear to benefit from this intervention.

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Cingulotomy is a surgical procedure that involves severing the cingulum bundle, a white matter tract that connects the cingulate cortex to other brain regions. This procedure has been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of OCD in some patients.

A Number of Individuals with Severe Symptoms of OCD Who