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Deep brain stimulation in uncommon tremor disorders: indications, targets, and programming.

Carlo Alberto ArtusiAshar FarooqiAlberto RomagnoloLuca MarsiliRoberta BalestrinoLeonard L SokolLily L WangMaurizio ZibettiAndrew P DukerGeorge T MandyburLeonardo LopianoAristide Merola
Published in: Journal of neurology (2018)
DBS of select targets may represent an effective therapeutic strategy for uncommon tremor disorders, although the level of evidence is currently in its incipient form and based on single cases or limited case series. An international registry is, therefore, warranted to clarify selection criteria, long-term results, and optimal surgical targets.
Keyphrases
  • deep brain stimulation
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