Deep Brain Stimulation of the Globus Pallidus in a 7-Year-Old Girl with DYT1 Generalized Dystonia
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 261-263, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-186578
ABSTRACT
The experience of pediatric deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus internus (GPi) in the treatment of early-onset DYT1 generalized dystonia is still limited. Here, we report the surgical experience of bilateral GPi-DBS under general anesthesia by using microelectrode recording in a 7-year-old girl with early-onset DYT1 generalized dystonia. Excellent improvement of her dystonia without neurological complications was achieved. This case report demonstrates that GPi-DBS is an effective and safe method for the treatment of medically refractory early-onset DYT1 generalized dystonia in children.
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Main subject:
Deep Brain Stimulation
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Dystonia
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Globus Pallidus
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Anesthesia, General
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Microelectrodes
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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