Thalamotomy for parkinsonian tremor.
Thalamotomy for parkinsonian tremor was performed in 25 patients. A good outcome was achieved in 66% of cases. Three patients sustained a significant new deficit. Stimulation through the lesioning electrode provided an adequate means of corroboration of target localisation.
Department of Neurology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia. pauline.archer@flinders.edu.au
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D013788:Thalamus / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014202:Tremor / Q000601:surgery*