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Deep Brain Stimulation Emergencies: How the New Technologies Could Modify the Current Scenario

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Abstract

After 25 years of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, it has become increasingly recognized that a range of postoperative urgent situations and emergencies may occur. In this review we describe the possible scenarios of DBS-related emergencies: perioperative (intraoperative and early postoperative) and postoperative settings and issues from suboptimal control of motor and nonmotor symptoms in the early programming phase and during long-term follow-up. We also outline potential advantages in the management of these emergencies offered by the newest devices, emerging technologies, and new possibilities in programming.

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  1. Movement Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Brotzu General Hospital, Piazzale Ricchi 1, 09134, Cagliari, Italy

    Giovanni Cossu

  2. Department of Neurology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Arcispedale Sant’Anna, Ferrara, Italy

    Mariachiara Sensi

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Cossu, G., Sensi, M. Deep Brain Stimulation Emergencies: How the New Technologies Could Modify the Current Scenario. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 17, 51 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-017-0761-y

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