The Influence of Deep Brain Stimulation Intensity and Duration on Symptoms Evolution in an OFF Stimulation Dystonia Study

The Influence of Deep Brain Stimulation Intensity and Duration on Symptoms Evolution in an OFF Stimulation Dystonia Study

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) is an established therapy for primary generalized dystonia. However, the evolution of dystonia symptoms after DBS discontinuation after years of therapy has only rarely been reported. We therefore longitudinally studied t...

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Main Authors: Laura Cif, Diane Ruge, Victoria Gonzalez, Patricia Limousin, Xavier Vasques, Marwan I. Hariz, John Rothwell, Philippe Coubes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-07-01
Series:Brain Stimulation
Subjects:
Dystonia evolution
Deep brain stimulation duration
Intensity and arrest
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1935861X12001593

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