Unusual complication after insertion of deep brain stimulator electrode

Abstract

Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders is becoming a commonly used procedure. In this article we describe a complication which has not been described previously. Post op intra-cranial air must be considered as a possible complication of DBS insertion and should be on the list of differentials if a patient presents with post operative neurological deficit.

Keywords:

• Functional neurosurgery
• deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• complications
• Parkinson-s Di

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.