Journal Article

PreJuSER-46854

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Volkmann, J. ; Allert, N. ; Voges, J. ; Weiss, P. H.FZJ* ; Freund, H. J. ; Sturm, V.

2001
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Hagerstown, Md.

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Abstract: The authors retrospectively compared 1-year results of bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN; n = 16) and internal pallidum (GPi) (n = 11) in advanced PD and found about equal improvements in "off" period motor symptoms, dyskinesias, and fluctuations. STN stimulation reduced medication requirements by 65% and required significantly less electrical power. These advantages contrasted with a need for more intensive postoperative monitoring and a higher incidence of adverse events related to levodopa withdrawal.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Institut für Medizin (IME)

Research Program(s):

1. Zerebrale Repräsentation (40.40.0)

Appears in the scientific report 2001

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