Abstract
This technical note presents the authors experience in using a single semilinear incision for bilateral implantation of Deep Brain Stimulation electrodes in the treatment of movement disorders, in order to avoid some of the hardware and skin related complications of this procedure. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are presented and discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 501-504 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta Neurochirurgica |
Volume | 149 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2007 |
Keywords
- Complications
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Erosion
- Infection
- Surgery