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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
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.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is vital for advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) when medications fail.
- Electrode displacement due to pneumocephalus is a potential complication after DBS surgery.

