title: Update on Deep Brain Stimulation for Dyskinesia and Dystonia: A Literature Review.
abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been an established surgical treatment option for dyskinesia from Parkinson disease and for dystonia. The present article deals with the timing of surgical intervention, selecting an appropriate target, and minimizing adverse effects. We provide an overview of current evidences and issues for dyskinesia and dystonia as well as emerging DBS technology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Tazuke Kofukai Medical Research Institute and Kitano Hospital.
authors.forename: Hiroki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Toda
authors.forename: Hidemoto
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saiki
authors.forename: Namiko
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nishida
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Iwasaki
mesh_terms: D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation; D020820:Dyskinesias / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004421:Dystonia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*