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What is Pallidotomy?

Pallidotomy is a surgical procedure which involves destruction of part of, or all of, the palidus. This can have a positive effect on tremor in Parkinson's disease. In modern times DBS is the preferred option as it is reversible.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Other 1 0
Parkinson's Disease 1 0

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Report created on May 28, 2012.