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[Microelectrode-guided posteroventral pallidotomy for Parkinson's disease: clinical study of 100 cases]
1Beijing Institute of Functional Neurosurgery, Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing 100053.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|February 5, 2002
Abstract
Objective:
To evaluate the outcome of posteroventral pallidotomy (PVP) for Parkinson's disease (PD).
Method:
The data from 100 patients with PD receiving PVP were retrospectively analyzed with UPDRS.
Result:
PVP significantly improved PD symptoms. Several typical symptoms were improved:tremor in 72% patients, rigidity 81%, akinesia 71%, gait 60%, balance 64% and off state 75%.
Conclusion:
PVP improves Parkinsonian symptoms, and is superior to classical thalamotomy. Microelectrode recording is essential to surgical results and avoidance of severe complication.