Deep Brain Stimulation Emergencies: How the New Technologies Could Modify the Current Scenario

AbstractAfter 25 years of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of Parkinson ’s disease, it has become increasingly recognized that a range of postoperative urgent situations and emergencies may occur. In this review we describe the possible scenarios of DBS-related emergencies: perioperative (intraoperative and early postoperative) and postoperative settings and issues fr om suboptimal control of motor and nonmotor symptoms in the early programming phase and during long-term follow-up. We also outline potential advantages in the management of these emergencies offered by the newest devices, emerging technologies, and new possibilities in programming.
Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research