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Staged implantation of multiple electrodes in the internal globus pallidus in the treatment of primary generalized dystonia.
Journal of neurosurgery - 1 May 2012
Cif Laura, Gonzalez-Martinez Victoria, Vasques Xavier, Corlobé Astrid, Moura Ana Maria, Bonafé Alain, Coubes Philippe
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OBJECT: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used for treating various types of dystonia. Multiple electrodes could be proposed to improve the therapeutic outcome enabling the targeting of specific neuronal populations not reached by the electrical field generated by the initially implanted electrode. The authors address the question of the feasibility and safety of staged multiple lead implantations in the...
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