Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: selection of patients and clinical results

Authors
Lopiano, L Rizzone, M Perozzo, P Tavella, A Torre, E Lanotte, M Bergamasco, B
Citation
L. Lopiano et al., Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: selection of patients and clinical results, NEUROL SCI, 22(1), 2001, pp. 67-68
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
ISSN journal
15901874 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
67 - 68
Database
ISI
SICI code
1590-1874(200102)22:1<67:DBSOTS>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus has been proved to be an effective treatment for advanced Parkinson's disease when therapeutical str ategies have failed. A correct selection of candidates for surgery is funda mental to obtain a good clinical effect. In this study we present our proto col of patient selection. In addition we report the data relative to the di fferent causes of exclusion and the clinical efficacy of the electrical sti mulation of the subthalamic nucleus at 3 months and 1 year follow-up.