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MR safety in patients with implanted deep brain stimulation systems (DBS)

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Neurosurgical Re-Engineering of the Damaged Brain and Spinal Cord

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Sharan, A. et al. (2003). MR safety in patients with implanted deep brain stimulation systems (DBS). In: Katayama, Y. (eds) Neurosurgical Re-Engineering of the Damaged Brain and Spinal Cord. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplements, vol 87. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6081-7_30

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