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Deep Brain Stimulation: Complications and Management

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown efficacy in reducing motor symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with movement disorders. Despite expanding use of DBS in sick patients, complication rates remain low. Here we discuss the most common adverse events, including infection and hemorrhage, and complication avoidance strategies. Side effects caused by stimulation have been shown to be reversible with changing stimulation parameters. Further research must be done to better understand and evaluate complications of DBS in pediatric neurosurgery and in emerging applications.

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Lange, S., Haider, S., Ramirez-Zamora, A., Pilitsis, J.G. (2019). Deep Brain Stimulation: Complications and Management. In: Goodman, R. (eds) Surgery for Parkinson's Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23693-3_9

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