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Date sent:              Sun, 10 Jun 2001 09:57:08 -0700
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From:                   Neuroscience Clinic Webmaster <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:                Re: An Introduction and question
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> 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


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