Thalamotomy, DBS-Vim, and DBS-GPi for generalized dystonia: a case report.
Generalized dystonia is a disabling disorder that can severely affect quality of life. Pharmacological treatment is unsatisfactory, and surgical therapy has been the focus for symptom improvement. We present the first case report of a patient with disabling generalized dystonia treated with a thalamotomy and deep brain stimulation of the thalamus and globus pallidus (DBS-Vim, DBS-GPi). His tremor and dystonic symptoms have dramatically improved through combining these surgical interventions.
Schadt
Courtney R
CR
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37212-3375, USA.
Charles
P David
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Davis
Thomas L
TL
Konrad
Peter E
PE
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation; D004421:Dystonia / Q000628:therapy*; D005917:Globus Pallidus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013788:Thalamus / Q000601:surgery*