Combined Unilateral Radiofrequency Lesioning of the Motor Thalamus, Field of Forel, and Zona Incerta: A Series of Cases With Dystonia

Savas A., Bayatli E., Eroglu Ü., Akbostanci M. C.

NEUROSURGERY, vol.90, no.3, pp.313-321, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 90 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1227/neu.0000000000001819
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.313-321
  • Keywords: Campotomy, Cerebral palsy, field of Forel, Dystonia, Radiofrequency lesioning, Thalamotomy, Zona incerta, DEEP-BRAIN-STIMULATION, PARKINSONS-DISEASE, INTRATHECAL BACLOFEN, STEREOTACTIC TREATMENT, SURGICAL-TREATMENT, PALLIDOTOMY, SUBTHALAMOTOMY, COMPLICATIONS, THALAMOTOMY, CAMPOTOMY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dystonia is a group of disorders characterized by involuntary slow repetitive twisting movements and/or abnormal posture. Surgical options such as neuromodulation through deep brain stimulation and neuroablative procedures are available for patients who do not respond to conservative treatment.