Bilateral DBS of the subthalamic nucleus or the globus pallidus interna for treatment of advanced Parkinson's disease

BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32003000726
English
Authors' objectives:

This Assessment reviews the available evidence on bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Authors' methods: Systematic review
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2002
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Brain
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy
  • Parkinson Disease
Contact
Organisation Name: BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address: BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name: tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email: tec@bcbsa.com
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