Date sent: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 09:57:08 -0700 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Neuroscience Clinic Webmaster <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: An Introduction and question To: [log in to unmask] > I might want to check out pallidotomy.com. Dr Iacono's Neuroscience > clinic website for information. Also Dr. Iacono could be of help, give > him a call. See phone number on website. Bob Be careful. Recent papers in the literature suggest that pallidotomy is no longer considered a "state of the art" procedure in the treatment of PD, and that, if surgery is indicated (usually late rather than early), the stimulator approach is more useful. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn