Deep Brain Stimulation in Huntington's Disease-Preliminary Evidence on Pathophysiology, Efficacy and Safety.
Brain Sci
; 6(3)2016 Aug 30.
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| ID: mdl-27589813
ABSTRACT
Huntington's disease (HD) is one of the most disabling degenerative movement disorders, as it not only affects the motor system but also leads to cognitive disabilities and psychiatric symptoms. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the pallidum is a promising symptomatic treatment targeting the core motor symptom chorea. This article gives an overview of preliminary evidence on pathophysiology, safety and efficacy of DBS in HD.
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Brain Sci
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2016
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Alemanha