Hassler and Dieckmann's seminal paper on stereotactic thalamotomy for Gilles de la Tourette syndrome: translation and critical reappraisal.
Papers concerning the use of deep brain stimulation to the thalamus for relief of symptoms of Tourette syndrome have frequently cited a paper by Hassler and Dieckmann, published in 1970. We present a translation of this paper and discussion in English.
Rickards
Hugh
H
Department of Neuropsychiatry, Queen Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom. hugh.rickards@bsmht.nhs.uk
Wood
Clare
C
Cavanna
Andrea E
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D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000266:history*; D013788:Thalamus / Q000601:surgery*; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery*