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Original Article

CT-guided Thalamotomy in the Treatment of Movement Disorders

Tipu Aziz Department of Neurosurgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, BS16 1LE, United Kingdom
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Ichael Torrens Department of Neurosurgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, BS16 1LE, United Kingdom
Pages 333-336 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

CT-guided thalamotomy has been used in Frenchay Hospital since 1985 in the treatment of movement disorders. This technique avoids intraventricular contrast injections and therefore simplifies the placement of thalamic lesions, decreases patient morbidity and shortens inpatient stay. Our experience with this technique is presented.

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