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Bilateral Thalamic Stimulation for the Treatment of Essential Tremor Neurol 53:1447-1450, Pahwa,R.,et al, 1999 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract Complications were noted in five patients: asymptomatic intracranial hematoma (1)postoperative seizures (1), a hematoma over the implanted pulse generator (IPG) (1), lead repositioning (1), and IPG malfunction (1). Adverse effects related to stimulation were mild and resolved with adjustment of the stimulation parameters. Three of the six patients demonstrated worsening of dysarthria with both stimulators on. Bilateral thalamic stimulation is effective in reducing tremor and functional disability in ET; however, dysarthria is a possible complication.

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