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Use of a single semilinear incision in Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders

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This technical note presents the authors experience in using a single semilinear incision for bilateral implantation of Deep Brain Stimulation electrodes in the treatment of movement disorders, in order to avoid some of the hardware and skin related complications of this procedure. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are presented and discussed.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery and Radiology, University of Athens Medical School, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece

    A. T. Kouyialis, E. J. Boviatsis, D. S. Ziaka & D. E. Sakas

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Kouyialis, A., Boviatsis, E., Ziaka, D. et al. Use of a single semilinear incision in Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 149, 501–504 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-007-1141-1

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