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- Title
Evaluation of healthcare utilization and health status of patients with Parkinson's disease treated with deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus.
- Authors
Spottke, E A; Volkmann, J; Lorenz, D; Krack, P; Smala, A M; Sturm, V; Gerstner, A; Berger, K; Hellwig, D; Deuschl, G; Freund, H J; Oertel, W H; Dodel, R C
- Abstract
To assess the effects on motor functioning, health status and direct medical costs of high-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (DBS-STN) in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). In addition, the cost-effectiveness of DBS-STN vs. drug treatment was investigated.
- Publication
Journal of neurology, 2002, Vol 249, Issue 6, p759
- ISSN
0340-5354
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00415-002-0711-7