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Review
. 1997 Aug;10(4):332-9.
doi: 10.1097/00019052-199708000-00009.

The role of pallidotomy in Parkinson's disease and dystonia

J L Vitek  1 , R A Bakay
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Review

The role of pallidotomy in Parkinson's disease and dystonia

J L Vitek et al. Curr Opin Neurol. 1997 Aug.

Abstract

Pallidotomy has been re-explored for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and is now being used for the treatment of medically intractable dystonia. Although initial results are favourable for both disorders, determination of the long term benefits will require well controlled clinical trials.

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