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Unilateral Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Voice Tremor
Conclusions: Unilateral dominant-side thalamic stimulation and bilateral thalamic stimulation were equally effective in reducing VT. Nondominant unilateral stimulation alone did not significantly improve VT.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - January 13, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Immediate Abdominal Pain after Placement of Thoracic Paddle Leads for Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Case Series
Conclusions: We conclude that the etiology of immediate postoperative abdominal pain after thoracic paddle lead implantation for SCS is most likely thoracic radiculopathy. We hypothesize that small, transient epidural hematomas could be the cause of this thoracic radiculopathy. We argue that all patients with immediate postoperative abdominal pain and no other neurologic deficits after thoracic paddle lead implantation for SCS should first be treated conservatively with observation and pain management.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - January 3, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Localization of Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode by Image Registration Is Software Dependent: A Comparative Study between Four Widely Used Software Programs
Conclusion: We found a small but significant difference in the coordinates calculated on four different devices. These results have to be considered when performing studies comparing active contact locations or when following patients with an implanted DBS lead.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - December 19, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2018;96:349 –349 (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - December 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2018;96:350 –350 (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - December 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2018;96:351 –352 (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - December 13, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery without Sedation
Conclusion: With adequate therapeutic communication, patients do not require sedation and no or only low-dose opioid treatment during DBS surgery, leaving patients fully awake and competent during surgery and testing.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - December 5, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Long-Term Outcomes of Bilateral Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation for X-Linked Dystonia and Parkinsonism
Conclusion: Bilateral pallidal DBS resulted in significant and sustained improvement in dystonia and moderate improvement in parkinsonism. Pallidal DBS represents an important treatment option for XPD for the management of motor symptoms.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - November 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Comparative Study of Robot-Assisted versus Conventional Frame-Based Deep Brain Stimulation Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Conclusions: Robot-assisted DBS was shown to be superior to conventional lead implantation with respect to accuracy, precision and operation time. Improved quality control, continuous intraoperative monitoring and less manual adjustment likely contribute to the robotic system ’s reliability allowing high accuracy during lead implantation despite limited experience. Hence, robot-assisted lead implantation can be considered an appropriate and reliable alternative to purely mechanical devices.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - November 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

DiODe: Directional Orientation Detection of Segmented Deep Brain Stimulation Leads: A Sequential Algorithm Based on CT Imaging
Conclusions: The presented algorithm is user independent and provides highly accurate results for the orientation of the segmented electrodes for all angular constellations that typically occur in clinical cases.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - November 27, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Confined Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation in Refractory Essential Tremor
Conclusions: Confined thalamic DBS can provide additional symptomatic benefits in patients with unsatisfactory tremor control from VIM or VOA stimulation alone.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - November 20, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Re-Irradiation with Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy for Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas: Improved Survival in the Modern Era
Conclusion: SRS and fSRT remain a safe, reasonable, effective treatment option for re-irradiation following recurrent glioblastoma. Additionally, treatment volume may predict local control in the salvage setting.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - November 7, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Outcome of Internal Neurolysis for Trigeminal Neuralgia without Neurovascular Compression and Its Relationship with Intraoperative Trigeminocardiac Reflex
Conclusions: This study demonstrated that IN is an effective treatment for TN without NVC and has a close relationship with intraoperative TCR. To our knowledge, this is the first research describing TCR during IN.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - November 7, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Safety and Utility of Hybrid Depth Electrodes for Seizure Localization and Single-Unit Neuronal Recording
Conclusions: Hybrid depth electrodes appear to be as safe and effective as standard depth electrodes for intracranial monitoring and provide unique opportunities to study the human brain at single-neuron resolution.Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - October 16, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research

Localisation of DBS Electrodes Post-Implantation, to CT or MRI? Which Is the Best Option?
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg (Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery)
Source: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - October 10, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research