Pallidotomy (posteroventral pallidotomy) for Parkinson's disease

References

Citations

  1. Clarke CE, Moore AP (2007). Parkinson's disease, search date November 2006. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence. Also available online: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.



Author: Monica Rhodes Last Updated: December 8, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology

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