Bilateral deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus internus in tardive dystonia.
Mov Disord
; 23(13): 1929-31, 2008 Oct 15.
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ABSTRACT
Tardive dystonia is a disabling movement disorder as a consequence of exposure to neuroleptic drugs. We followed 6 patients with medically refractory tardive dystonia treated by bilateral globus pallidus internus (GPi) deep brain stimulation (DBS) for 21 +/- 18 months. At last follow-up, the Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale (BFMDRS) motor score improved by 86% +/- 14%, and the BFMDRS disability score improved by 80% +/- 12%. Bilateral GPi-DBS is a beneficial therapeutic option for the long-term relief of tardive dystonia.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estimulação Encefálica Profunda
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Distonia
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Globo Pálido
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mov Disord
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão