Elective and Emergency Deep Brain Stimulation in Refractory Pediatric Monogenetic Movement Disorders Presenting with Dystonia: Current Practice illustrated by Two Cases

Conclusion DBS can be effective in monogenetic pediatric dystonia and should be considered early in the disease course. To better evaluate the effects of DBS on patients' functioning, patient-centered therapeutic goals should be discussed in a multidisciplinary approach. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Neuropediatrics - December 27, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Garofalo, M Beudel, M Dijk, J.M Bonouvri é, L.A Buizer, A.I Geytenbeek, J Prins, R.H.N Schuurman, P.R Pol, L.A van de Tags: Original Article Source Type: research