Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease: evaluation of active electrode contacts.

  • Wolfgang Hamel
  • U Fietzek
  • A Morsnowski
  • B Schrader
  • J Herzog
  • D Weinert
  • G Pfister
  • D Müller
  • J Volkmann
  • G Deuschl
  • H M Mehdorn

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Abstract

The subthalamic nucleus is the preferred target for deep brain stimulation in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. The site of permanent stimulation is the subject of ongoing debate, as stimulation both within and adjacent to the subthalamic nucleus may be effective.

Bibliografische Daten

OriginalspracheDeutsch
Aufsatznummer8
ISSN0022-3050
StatusVeröffentlicht - 2003
pubmed 12876231