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Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus internal improves symptoms of chorea-acanthocytosis
Neurological Sciences, 09/01/2011
Li P et al. – Chorea was significantly improved following low–frequency Deep brain stimulation(DBS) treatment in both patients. However, dystonia was only mildly improved. Bilateral DBS to the GPi can improve chorea and dystonia in some patients with intractable chorea–acanthocytosis. However, selection criteria for the most promising candidates must be defined, and the long–term benefits evaluated in clinical studies.
