The stimulation of the deep brain structures at essential tremor
Abstract
Indications and contra-indications to medical and surgical treatment of the essential tremor are considered. Among surgical methods the basic attention is given to the stereotaxic thalamotomia and Deep Brain Stimulation. The advantages of last method are shown, as well as the criteria of selection of patients for Deep Brain Stimulation.
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Volkmann J. The stimulation of the deep brain structures at essential tremor. Pacific Medical Journal. 2008;(1):64-66. (In Russ.)
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