Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration

Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is usually associated with dystonia, which is typically severe and progressive over time. Pallidal stimulation (GPi DBS) has been carried out in selected cases of PKAN with drug-resistant dystonia with variable results. We report a 30-month fol...

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Main Authors: Garcia-Ruiz, Pedro J., Ayerbe, Joaquin, Vela Desojo, Lydia, Feliz, Cici E., del Val Fernandez, Javier
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4352941/