[Influence of subthalamic deep brain stimulation on dysautonomia observed in Parkinson's disease].

Dysfunctions of the autonomic nervous system (DA) are common in Parkinson's disease (PD). DA appear in the premotor phase of PD and may antedate cardinal motor symptoms by years or decades. DA significantly impair quality of life in the majority of PD patients. DA are related to accumulation of Lewy bodies in the central and peripheral nervous system. Progression of neurodegeneration and chronic dopaminergic therapy may increase DA as well. It is accepted that bilateral deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN DBS) improves motor symptoms in PD. The effect of STN DBS on DA, such as cardio-vascular symptoms and urinary, gastrointestinal and sexual dysfunction in PD, is not clear. STN DBS ameliorates some DA, but others might deteriorate at the same time.