Elective and Emergency Deep Brain Stimulation in Refractory Pediatric Monogenetic Movement Disorders presenting with Dystonia: Current Practice illustrated by Two Cases.
Martinica GarofaloMartijn BeudelJoke M DijkLaura A BonouvriéAnnemieke I BuizerJoke GeytenbeekRosanne H N PrinsP Rick SchuurmanLaura A van de PolPublished in: Neuropediatrics (2022)
DBS can be effective in monogenetic pediatric dystonia and should be considered early in the disease course. To better evaluate the effects of DBS on patients' functioning, patient-centered therapeutic goals should be discussed in a multidisciplinary approach.