Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation: In Vivo Metabolic Consequences of the Electrode Insertional Effect

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgery technique widely used in movement disorders, although its mechanism of action remains unclear. In fact, apart from the stimulation itself, the mechanical insertion of the electrode may play a crucial role. Here we aimed to distinguish between the insert...

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Main Authors: Marta Casquero-Veiga, David García-García, Manuel Desco, María Luisa Soto-Montenegro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8560232