[Favorable effect of cingulotomy on gastric crisis pain].

Among the patients subjected to cingulotomy in the years 1969-1976 we observed a particularly interesting case of late syphilis with attacks of gastric crisis-type pains. Prolonged pharmacological treatment and subsequent surgery (laparatomy, chordotomy) as well as the use of large doses of narcotic drugs did not stop these attacks. The patient exhibited psychic disturbances such as emotional instability and aggressive behaviour.