Re: pallidotomy

[gordon seese <seese@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:49 AM 5/9/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Amy Strizak wrotetomies.)
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>There's another similar procedure that involves implanting an electrode
>into the pallidum.  This procedure doesn't kill tissue (at least not as
>much), but allows the patient to "turn off" the pallidum electronically to
>relieve symptoms.  I know there was some research being done in the U.S.
>awhile back, and I know of people who've had it done in Europe, but don't
>know whether this operation is being done much in the U.S. right now.
>Anyone else?
>
>Hope this helps.  I'll be interested in reading the other responses as
>well.
>
>This procedure is call deep thalmotic stimulation. they are doing it at the
Oregon Health Sciences University--the Oregon medical School, Portland. Dr.
Kim Burchiel is head of the Department ofg Neurosurgery. Gordon chose the
thalomotomy as his tremors were so bad. He is doing very well.