Deep brain stimulation of the ventralis oralis anterior thalamic nucleus is effective for dystonic tremor

Deep brain stimulation of the ventralis oralis anterior thalamic nucleus is effective for dystonic tremor

•VoA – DBS is effective on both dystonia and tremor.•VoA – DBS benefits are not impaired by tolerance or side effects.•The variable VoA-DBS outcome previously reported were not proven by VTA simulation.•Application of new consensus on tremor classification may improve patient selection.

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Veröffentlicht in:Parkinsonism & related disorders 2020-12, Vol.81, p.8-11
Hauptverfasser: Mongardi, L., Rispoli, V., Scerrati, A., Giordano, F., Capone, J.G., Vaudano, A.E., De Bonis, P., Morgante, F., Picillo, M., Cavallo, M.A., Sensi, M.
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Sprache:eng
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Clinical Neurology
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Neurosciences & Neurology
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Zusammenfassung:•VoA – DBS is effective on both dystonia and tremor.•VoA – DBS benefits are not impaired by tolerance or side effects.•The variable VoA-DBS outcome previously reported were not proven by VTA simulation.•Application of new consensus on tremor classification may improve patient selection.
ISSN:1353-8020
1873-5126
DOI:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2020.09.040