Comparison of contralateral pallidotomy vs. pallidal stimulation after prior unilateral pallidotomy for Parkinson's disease.

OBJECTIVES: Pallidal stimulation and pallidotomy are known to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). However, it is not known which modality produces greater benefit in patients who have already undergone unilateral pallidotomy. It is also suggested that the original pallidal surger...

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Main Authors: Hyam, J, Joint, C, Green, A, Aziz, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011