Dystonic tics induced by deep brain stimulation of the posterior subthalamic area for essential tremor.
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DOI: 10.3171/2015.12.jns15915
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The posterior subthalamic area (PSA) is a promising target of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for medication-refractory essential tremor (ET). This case series describes a novel adverse effect manifesting as dystonic tics in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: deep brain; dystonic tics; stimulation; posterior subthalamic ... See more keywords