Surgical palliation of dyskinesiae in Parkinson's disease

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Surgical Palliation of Dyskinesiae in Parkinson’s Disease Page 1 Movement Disorders Stereotact
Funct Neurosurg 1998;70:107–113 Surgical Palliation of Dyskinesiae in Parkinson’s Disease
Brian P. Brophy Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia Key
Words Parkinson’s disease W Stereotactic surgery W Thalamotomy W Pallidotomy W L-Dopa
Abstract The history of surgical management of Parkinson’s disease is outlined. Current practice
of thalamotomy and pallidotomy is discussed. Surgical management has re-established its …
Abstract
The history of surgical management of Parkinson’s disease is outlined. Current practice of thalamotomy and pallidotomy is discussed. Surgical management has re-established its role in the management of Parkinson’s disease.
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