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Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: Prevalence of adverse events and need for standardized reporting
Author(s) -
Videnovic Aleksandar,
Metman Leo Verhagen
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.21753
Subject(s) - deep brain stimulation , categorization , adverse effect , parkinson's disease , medicine , disease , medline , psychology , artificial intelligence , computer science , political science , law
Abstract Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has assumed a prominent role in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). In this manuscript, we attempt to estimate the prevalence and categorize adverse events (AEs) of DBS in PD, based on efficacy studies published over the last decade. We conclude that reliable categorization and quantification of AEs based on available data poses many challenges and argue that a standardized scheme for reporting AEs should be created. This would provide a foundation for a meaningful risk/benefit analysis, for comparison of results between centers and, ultimately, for a well informed decision by physicians and patients as to whether surgery should be pursued. © 2007 Movement Disorder Society