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When do you consider deep brain stimulation in patients with Huntington's disease?

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Neurology · VUMC Neurology

DBS targeted at either the globus pallidus interna or subthalamic nucleus has been used to treat many forms of dystonia. Occasionally, dystonia can predominate in Huntington's disease, rising to the level to consider DBS. However, the response is generally fairly limited, and side effects can be sub...

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