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Bilateral Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in Elderly Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Case-Control Study

Authors :
Mwiza Ushe
Scott A. Norris
Keith M. Rich
Joshua L. Dowling
Joel S. Perlmutter
John R. Younce
Kyle T. Mitchell
Samer D. Tabbal
Source :
Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown)
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN DBS) is an effective adjunctive therapy for Parkinson disease. Studies have shown improvement of motor function but often exclude patients older than 75 yr. OBJECTIVE: To determine the safety and effectiveness of STN DBS in patients 75 yr and older. METHODS: A total of 104 patients (52 patients >75 yr old, 52 patients

Details

ISSN :
23324260
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3c73bd0f3926b9ab40d208b8f62f3057