Erschienen in:
01.07.2005 | Commentary
Effect of subthalamic stimulation on mood state in Parkinson’s disease: evaluation of previous facts and problems
verfasst von:
Dieter Hellwig
Erschienen in:
Neurosurgical Review
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Ausgabe 3/2005
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Excerpt
Today, deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeting the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a standardized and generally accepted treatment option for drug-resistant Parkinson’s disease (PD). The results concerning improvement of motor symptoms are highlighted in many publications. However, the effects of subthalamic nucleus stimulation on cognition, mood, and behavior are still unclear, especially in the long-term follow-up [
1]. Antidepressant, depressant and mania-inducing effects can occur after DBS. …