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Skin erosion in deep brain stimulation procedures: Using the temporalis muscle to treat this complication - A
João Pedro Einsfeld Britz1, Paulo Roberto Franceschini2, Miguel Bertelli Ramos1
1Department of Health Science, Medical School, University of Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Background:
Skin erosion is a common complication after deep brain stimulator procedures. Despite being a relatively common event, there is no standard surgical technique or a widely accepted guideline for managing this kind of complication.
Methods:
We describe a case of cutaneous erosion in the connector's site of deep brain stimulation case, surgically managed with anterior displacement of the connectors and overlapping and wrapping the connections within the temporal muscle.
Results:
Postoperatively, the patient did well and achieved complete resolution of the skin erosion, with no signs of infection or new skin lesions.
Conclusion:
This technique demonstrated to be effective in this case in the long-term follow-up.
