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A simple and cost-effective method of fixation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode.

Ng WH, Thomas J

Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore. wai_hoe_ng@nni.com.sg

Unplanned migration of a deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode after accurate placement at the intended target can result in a poor surgical outcome and added cost to the procedure. There are various fixation methods described in the literature. The authors describe the use of a modified burr-hole cover which serves as a simple and cost-effective method of fixation of the DBS lead with excellent results.

Published 17 March 2008 in Acta Neurochir (Wien), 150(4): 387-9.
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