Impulse Control Disorders Following Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Parkinson's Disease: Clinical Aspects
Parkinson's disease (PD) has been associated with the development of impulse control disorders (ICDs), possibly due to overstimulation of the mesolimbic system by dopaminergic medication. Preliminary reports have suggested that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a neurosurgical procedure offered to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Parkinson's Disease |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/658415 |