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Effect of continuous intrathecal baclofen therapy in children: a systematic review.

Annemieke I BuizerBrian H M MartensCasey Grandbois van RavenhorstLinda J SchoonmadeJules G BecherR Jeroen Vermeulen
Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2018)
There is low-level evidence for continuous intrathecal baclofen (ITB) in children with cerebral palsy. Continuous ITB is effective in reducing spasticity and dystonia in non-controlled cohort studies. Evaluation of individual goals and systematic assessment of long-term effects in large cohort studies are required.
Keyphrases
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