Deep Brain Stimulation of the Pallidum is effective and might stabilize striatal D2 receptor binding in Myoclonus-Dystonia.

Deep Brain Stimulation of the Pallidum is effective and might stabilize striatal D2 receptor binding in Myoclonus-Dystonia.

Purpose: To assess clinical efficacy of deep brain stimulation of the pallidum in Myoclonus-Dystonia patients, and to compare pre- and postoperative striatal dopamine D2 receptor availability.Methods: Clinical parameters were scored using validated rating scales for myoclonus and dystonia. Dopamine...

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Main Authors: Richard J. Beukers, Maria Fiorella Contarino, Hans D Speelman, P. Rick Schuurman, Jan eBooij, Marina A.J. Tijssen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
Dystonia
Myoclonus
DBS
IBZM-SPECT
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fneur.2012.00022/full

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