Neurophysiological comparisons of subthalamic deep-brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease between patients receiving general and local anesthesia
Conclusion Although the GA group has a lower neuronal firing frequency in the STN during surgery, STN-DBS under GA showed comparable and non-inferior outcomes as compared with STN-DBS under LA.
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
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