Two cases of unexpected long-term improvement of Parkinson's disease after subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation removal

S. H. WongDepartments of NeurologyCorrespondence[email protected]

P. R. EldridgeNeurosurgery, The Walton Centre, Liverpool, UK

A. DuffyDepartments of Neurology

S. H. FoxMovement Disorders Clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]

T. R. K. VarmaNeurosurgery, The Walton Centre, Liverpool, UK

N. A. FletcherDepartments of Neurology

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