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  • Title: Computer-assisted stereotactic ventralis lateralis thalamotomy with microelectrode recording control in patients with Parkinson's disease.
    Author: Kelly PJ, Ahlskog JE, Goerss SJ, Daube JR, Duffy JR, Kall BA.
    Journal: Mayo Clin Proc; 1987 Aug; 62(8):655-64. PubMed ID: 2439850.
    Abstract:
    Stereotactic ventralis lateralis thalamotomy can be performed in selected patients with medically intractable parkinsonian tremor and rigidity. New technology, including computed tomography-based stereotaxis and microelectrode recording techniques, provides a data base for precise localization of thalamic lesions tailored to each patient and thus reduces the risk associated with such a procedure. At our institution, 12 patients with medically intractable parkinsonian tremor have undergone this procedure; all experienced alleviation or cessation of the tremor and no permanent disabling neurologic sequelae.
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