Complications of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for dystonia in children - The challenges and 10 year experience in a large paediatric cohort

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• 作者：Margaret Kaminska^a ; ^{Margaret.kaminska@gstt.nhs.uk} ; Sarah Perides^a ; Daniel E. Lumsden^a ; Vasiliki Nakou^a ; Richard Selway^b ; Keyoumars Ashkan^b ; Jean-Pierre Lin^a
• 关键词：Dystonia ; DBS ; Pallidal stimulation ; Complications ; Children
• 刊名：European Journal of Paediatric Neurology
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：January 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：21
• 期：1
• 页码：168-175
• 全文大小：710 K
• 卷排序：21

文摘

Lower than in literature infection rates following DBS for dystonia in children are reported and no increased risk for patients under 7 years. We report relatively high incidence of technical problems with electrodes and extensions and in particular recharging. Presentation of heterogeneous phenotypes requires an experienced team to manage and prevent complications.