title: Intraoperative test stimulation with a modified implantable pulse generator in deep brain stimulation.
abstract: A modified implantable pulse generator (MIPG) for intraoperative test stimulation in chronic deep brain stimulation is described. The MIPG can be used for bipolar stimulation with quadripolar electrodes. The device is programmed and controlled with a standard console programmer. It can also be used for postoperative test stimulation with externalized electrodes. In our experience, the MIPG has several advantages as compared to the screener that is usually used.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, University of Berne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Kraus
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pohle
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012984:Software