title: Technical nuances to minimize common complications of deep brain stimulation.
abstract: The implantation of deep brain stimulator electrodes is associated with infrequent complications. These complications are consistent across prospective trials and include infection, skin erosion, hemorrhage, and lead misplacement. Nuances of surgical technique can be used to minimize the risk of these commonly noted complications. Several of these technical nuances are highlighted in this video submission. The video can be found here: https://youtu.be/GL09W9p013g .
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: House
mesh_terms: D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D064795:Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*
keywords: complications; deep brain stimulation; technique