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A simple and cost-effective method of fixation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode

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Unplanned migration of a deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode after accurate placement at the intended target can result in a poor surgical outcome and added cost to the procedure. There are various fixation methods described in the literature. The authors describe the use of a modified burr-hole cover which serves as a simple and cost-effective method of fixation of the DBS lead with excellent results.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore

    W. H. Ng & J. Thomas

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Correspondence to W. H. Ng.

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Correspondence: Dr Wai Hoe Ng, Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433.

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Ng, W., Thomas, J. A simple and cost-effective method of fixation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 150, 387–389 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-008-1559-0

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