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Pallidal and Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation in the Treatment of Unilateral Dystonia: A Prospective Assessment.
Altamirano, Juan Manuel; Salinas-Barboza, Karla.
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  • Altamirano JM; Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Angeles Clínica Londres, Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Salinas-Barboza K; Neurology Department, Hospital Angeles Clínica Londres, Mexico City, Mexico.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39092579
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The complexities of unilateral dystonia have led to exploring simultaneous (dual) globus pallidus internus (GPi) and motor ventral thalamus (Vim/Vop) deep brain stimulation (DBS), yet detailed assessments are lacking.

OBJECTIVES:

To assess the efficacy of GPi, Vim/Vop, and dual DBS in unilateral dystonia.

METHODS:

Three patients with unilateral dystonia (two idiopathic, one acquired), implanted with two DBS electrodes targeting ipsilateral Vim/Vop and GPi, were included. Three stimulation modalities were assessed. First, one electrode was activated, then the other, and finally, both electrodes were activated simultaneously.

RESULTS:

DBS yielded substantial symptomatic reductions in all three evaluated stimulation modalities. Patients exhibited varying responses regarding quality-of-life and depressive symptoms. Treatment satisfaction didn't align with clinical improvements, potentially affected by unrealistic expectations.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study contributes critical insights into GPi, Vim/Vop and simultaneous stimulation for unilateral dystonia. The safety of the procedure underscores the promise of this approach.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Mov Disord Clin Pract Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: México Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Mov Disord Clin Pract Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: México Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos