Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pallidotomy

Producing a lesion in the posteroventral portion of the medial GLOBUS PALLIDUS to treat PARKINSON DISEASE and other extrapyramidal disorders. The placement of the lesion is aided by STEREOTACTIC TECHNIQUES and imaging procedures.

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Producing a lesion in the posteroventral portion of the medial GLOBUS PALLIDUS to treat PARKINSON DISEASE and other extrapyramidal disorders. The placement of the lesion is aided by STEREOTACTIC TECHNIQUES and imaging procedures.

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  • Pallidotomies

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2007

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  • Globus Pallidus/surgery (1966-2006)

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  1. E04w.525.575w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pallidotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053860. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053860
  2. Pallidotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallidotomy
  3. Pallidotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3892641