Surgical palliation of dyskinesiae in Parkinson's disease.
The history of surgical management of Parkinson's disease is outlined. Current practice of thalamotomy and pallidotomy is discussed. Surgical management has re-established its role in the management of Parkinson's disease.
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
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D005917:Globus Pallidus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D013788:Thalamus / Q000601:surgery