Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
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Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) · Jan 2021
Meta AnalysisDeep Brain Electrode Externalization and Risk of Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
When evaluating deep brain stimulation (DBS) for newer indications, patients may benefit from trial stimulation prior to permanent implantation or for investigatory purposes. Although several case series have evaluated infectious complications among DBS patients who underwent trials with external hardware, outcomes have been inconsistent. ⋯ The rate of infection in patients with electrode externalization is comparable to that reported in the literature for DBS implantation without a trial period. Future studies are needed before this information can be confidently used in the clinical setting.