The role of pallidotomy in Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
Pallidotomy has been re-explored for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and is now being used for the treatment of medically intractable dystonia. Although initial results are favourable for both disorders, determination of the long term benefits will require well controlled clinical trials.
Vitek
J L
JL
Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, USA.
Bakay
R A
RA
D004421:Dystonia / Q000601:surgery; D005917:Globus Pallidus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis