Unusual complication after insertion of deep brain stimulator electrode.
Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders is becoming a commonly used procedure. In this article we describe a complication which has not been described previously. Post op intra-cranial air must be considered as a possible complication of DBS insertion and should be on the list of differentials if a patient presents with post operative neurological deficit.
a Royal Victoria Infirmary , Newcastle Upon Tyne , UK.
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a Royal Victoria Infirmary , Newcastle Upon Tyne , UK.
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D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Functional neurosurgery; Parkinson-s Di; complications; deep brain stimulation (DBS)