Deep Brain Stimulation Lead Functional Repositioning After Spontaneous Pneumocephalus Resorption: A Clinical Case

Yeimy Margarita Lebrón Sánchez1, Viviana Torres1, Angel Carreras1

  • 1Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Unit, Neurofunctional Group, Santo Domingo, DOM.

Cureus
|February 17, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Pneumocephalus after deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease can displace electrodes. In rare cases, spontaneous air resorption can reposition electrodes, avoiding surgery.

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