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Is urinary incontinence a true consequence of deep brain stimulation of the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus in Parkinson's disease?
- Source :
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Acta Neurochirurgica . May2012, Vol. 154 Issue 5, p831-834. 4p. 2 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article presents a study that examines if urinary incontinence is a consequence of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the pedunculopontine tegmental nucleus (PPTg) in Parkinson's disease. It mentions several researches, which aim to determine the connection of urinary incontinence in DBS, however, most of them display uncertain results. It also suggests the need for research to conduct further study on the condition to provide accurate result.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016268
- Volume :
- 154
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Neurochirurgica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 74575270
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-012-1314-4