Hulagu Kaptan1, Hakan EkmekÇİ2. 1. Department of Brain Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey. 2. Department of Neurology, Selçuk University School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The optimal method for targeting the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and positioning the deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode is still controversial. In this study, single channel-guided stimulations were used in order to determine the most proper way to target the STN. Findings were synthesised for use in clinical situations. This paper presents the long-term results of DBS applied using single-channel guidance. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 15 patients who had undergone STN-DBS to treat Parkinson's disease in-between 2010 and 2017. All patients were examined preoperatively, and they were routinely followed-up 2-7 years postoperatively. RESULTS: The use of single-channel guidance resulted in better outcomes of motor complaints of Parkinson's patients. Moreover, a significantly greater improvement in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Score (UPDRS) was achieved in either ON or OFF periods of patients. CONCLUSION: Single channel-guided STN-DBS is a safe procedure and it results in improved motor outcomes in advanced Parkinson's Disease. Copyright:
INTRODUCTION: The optimal method for targeting the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and positioning the deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode is still controversial. In this study, single channel-guided stimulations were used in order to determine the most proper way to target the STN. Findings were synthesised for use in clinical situations. This paper presents the long-term results of DBS applied using single-channel guidance. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 15 patients who had undergone STN-DBS to treat Parkinson's disease in-between 2010 and 2017. All patients were examined preoperatively, and they were routinely followed-up 2-7 years postoperatively. RESULTS: The use of single-channel guidance resulted in better outcomes of motor complaints of Parkinson's patients. Moreover, a significantly greater improvement in Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Score (UPDRS) was achieved in either ON or OFF periods of patients. CONCLUSION: Single channel-guided STN-DBS is a safe procedure and it results in improved motor outcomes in advanced Parkinson's Disease. Copyright:
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