Usefulness of 3T MR in surgical planning for deep brain stimulation surgery: a systematic literature review.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows direct visualization and targeting of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and the globus pallidus interna (GPi) during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson's disease (PD). Compared to standard 1.5T MRI, the availability of MRI machines with higher magnetic field strength, as 3T MRI, could provide surgical advantages for DBS surgery.

Real-world impact of intrathecal baclofen therapy: the benefits of neteka on patient outcomes, caregiver burden, and cost efficiency.

Background: Intrathecal baclofen therapy (ITB) is a well-established treatment modality for severe spasticity, but it is burdened by the need for periodic pump refills. The introduction of a new formulation of baclofen with an extended stability of 180 days (Neteka, Nordic Group BV) could decrease the frequency of refills. We aimed at analyzing the clinical and economic impact of Neteka introduction in our outpatient facility.

Risk factors and significance of post-operative edema in Parkinson Disease patients submitted to deep brain stimulation. A ten-year case series.

Background: Peri-electrode edema after deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson Disease (PD) has been reported in up to 100% of cases. The clinical significance of this finding is unclear, with most papers suggesting a benign course. The risk factors are also poorly defined.

Intraoperative microelectrode recording during asleep deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus for Parkinson Disease. A case series with systematic review of the literature.

The use of microelectrode recording (MER) during deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson Disease is controversial. Furthermore, in asleep DBS anesthesia can impair the ability to record single-cell electric activity.The purpose of this study was to describe our surgical and anesthesiologic protocol for MER assessment during asleep subthalamic nucleus (STN) DBS and to put our findings in the context of a systematic review of the literature.