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Bilateral deep brain stimulation of the pallidum for myoclonus-dystonia due to ε-sarcoglycan mutations: a pilot study.
Archives of neurology - 1 Jan 2011
Azoulay-Zyss Julie, Roze Emmanuel, Welter Marie-Laure, Navarro Soledad, Yelnik Jérôme, Clot Fabienne, Bardinet Eric, Karachi Carine, Dormont Didier, Galanaud Damien, Pidoux Bernard, Cornu Philippe, Vidailhet Marie, Grabli David
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of bilateral deep brain stimulation of the internal pallidum in patients with myoclonus-dystonia due to genetically proved ε-sarcoglycan (SGCE-M-D) deficiency. DESIGN: Patients with documented SGCE-M-D undergoing bilateral deep brain stimulation of the internal pallidum were recruited. Standardized assessments of M-D were videorecorded before surgery and 6 to 9 months and 15 to...
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