Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg · Jan 2016
ReviewMRI Conditionality in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices.
Because of the commonality of diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), MRI conditional technology has increased throughout the device industry. It is often difficult to be aware of MRI specifications for each device. ⋯ By describing SCS device specifications and reviewing the literature, we provide a guide to implanting and treating physicians on obtaining MRIs in patients who have SCS devices.
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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg · Jan 2016
High-Resolution Laser Doppler Measurements of Microcirculation in the Deep Brain Structures: A Method for Potential Vessel Tracking.
Laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) can be used to measure cerebral microcirculation in relation to stereotactic deep brain stimulation (DBS) implantations. ⋯ LDF can be used for online tracking of critical regions presenting blood flow and TLI peaks, possibly relating to vessel structures and thin laminas along stereotactic trajectories.
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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg · Jan 2016
Multicenter StudySurgical Replacement of Implantable Pulse Generators in Deep Brain Stimulation: Adverse Events and Risk Factors in a Multicenter Cohort.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a growing treatment modality, and most DBS systems require replacement of the implantable pulse generator (IPG) every few years. The literature regarding the potential impact of adverse events of IPG replacement on the longevity of DBS treatments is rather scarce. ⋯ The risk of postoperative infection with DBS IPG replacement increases with the number of previous procedures. There is a need to reduce the frequency of IPG replacements.
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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg · Jan 2016
Relationship between Postoperative EEG Driving Response and Lead Location in Deep Brain Stimulation of the Anterior Nucleus of the Thalamus for Refractory Epilepsy.
Interpreting the postoperative electroencephalographic (EEG) driving response (DR) as an indicator of electrode placement within the thalamic nucleus in deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus (ANT) for refractory epilepsy is controversial. ⋯ The diagnostic significance of DR as indirect evidence of electrodes being within thalamic nuclei is limited. If DR is not elicited, it should be regarded as a misplacement. Even if DR is elicited, it may not be interpreted as a sound indicator of proper electrode placement within the thalamus. A sophisticated, postoperative imaging study is warranted in every case of ANT DBS.
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Stereotact Funct Neurosurg · Jan 2016
Deep Brain Stimulation of the Caudal Zona Incerta: Tremor Control in Relation to the Location of Stimulation Fields.
The caudal zona incerta (cZi) and posterior subthalamic area (PSA) are an emerging deep brain stimulation (DBS) target for essential tremor (ET). ⋯ PSMs may serve as a useful tool for defining the most efficacious anatomical location of stimulation. The best tremor control in this series of cZi DBS was achieved with stimulation of the superior part of the PSA, which corresponds to the final part of the cerebellothalamic projections before they reach the ventral lateral thalamus.