Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi
2014 , Vol 24 , Num 2
Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease
1Ankara Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Nöroşirürji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye2Ankara Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye Surgical procedures can be performed in Parkinson Disease when the medical treatment fail or cause side effects. Today, the most common surgical technique for Parkinson Disease is bilateral subthalamic nucleus-deep brain stimulation. In this review, general principles of deep brain stimulation and information about the surgical techniques will be provided. Anahtar Kelimeler : Parkinson disease, Deep brain stimulation