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How do parkinsonian signs return after discontinuation of subthalamic DBS?

Philippe Temperli, Joseph Ghika, J.-G. Villemure, Pr. Burkhard, J Bogousslavsky, François Vingerhoets

Neurology · 2003 · 412 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

STN DBS may act by different mechanisms on the four major parkinsonian signs. At least 3 hours off STN DBS is needed to estimate the clinical effect of stimulation.

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Paul Krack · Brain · 1998 · 605 citations · Full text

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