Short- and long-term cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation in the caudal zona incerta versus best medical treatment in patients with Parkinson's disease.

CONCLUSIONS: With the exception of a decline in attention and self-reported executive function, bilateral cZi DBS for PD in appropriately screened patients appears to be generally safe with regard to cognitive function, both in the short- and long-term perspective.
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Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - February 6, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Philipson J, Blomstedt P, Fredricks A, Hariz M, Stenmark Persson R, Jahanshahi M Tags: J Neurosurg Source Type: research