Article

Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) is a neurodevelopmental
disorder characterized by chronic motor and vocal tics. Psychiatric comorbidity
is frequent but does not enter into the official classification of the syndrome.
In the present article, we will focus on treatment options for tics. METHODS: We
have reviewed the relevant literature on treatment of tics and GTS, especially in
the period from 2011-2016 since the publication of the European Society for the
Study of Tourette Syndrome (ESSTS) treatment guidelines in 2011. RESULTS: We
present current and up-to-date approaches in psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and
neurosurgery for GTS with an outlook for the upcoming years. CONCLUSIONS:
Although many patients and health-care professionals seem to view tics and/or GTS
as difficult to treat, or believe that treatment requires severe side effects
with reduction in quality of life, we wish to convey that there is cause for
optimism, both with regard to available treatment modalities and future
therapeutic developments.
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