Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc
E-ISSN： 1532-5415|16|4|468-471
ISSN： 0002-8614
Source： JOURNAL OF AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, Vol.16, Iss.4, 1968-04, pp. : 468-471
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Abstract
Abstract: Stereotactic thalamotomy has been performed to date on 370 patients with extrapyramidal disorders; 287 of these patients had Parkinson's disease.The proper selection of candidates for this operation, among elderly persons just as among younger ones, is essential for success. The criteria for selection of parkinsonian patients are listed, as are the contraindications for the operation in this disease.When properly selected elderly parkinsonian patients undergo accurately performed stereotactic thalamotomy, good results (complete or marked relief of tremor and/or rigidity) can be expected in about 75 per cent of the cases. Two representative case reports are included.
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