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