Bilateral Deep-Brain Stimulation of the Globus Pallidus in Primary Generalized Dystonia

20051,072 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Marie Vidailhet · Sorbonne Université

Laurent Vercueil · Université Grenoble Alpes

Jean‐Luc Houéto · Université de Lille

Pierre Krystkowiak · Université de Lille

Alim‐Louis Benabid · Université Grenoble Alpes

Philippe Cornu

Christelle Lagrange · Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences

Abstract

These findings support the efficacy and safety of the use of bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus in selected patients with primary generalized dystonia.

Topics & Keywords

Neurological disorders and treatments Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 352, Issue 5, pp. 459-467

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa042187

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 42.27