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Robert Cowan Subject: Correction to Implant Surgery You wrote: >I asked my neurologist why an implant and not a pallidotomy or >thalamotomy. Answer: If the implant would not work, I would >still be able to have a pallidotomy or thalamotomy; if I had a >pallidotomy or thalamotomy first it would close any chance for an >implant. The implant does not change the virgin nature of the >brain. In response to your neurologist reply, I would say why get an implant first if the result you are looking for is that of a pallidotomy or thalamatomy? With an implant you have the problem of placing a foreign body in the brain, replacing batteries, and lead wires coming disconnected. Plus, I find the *virgin* nature of the brain to be much overstated. As one who has had three brain surgeries- adrenal graft, reoval of an omaya shunt, and bi-lateral pallidotomy - neither of the first two adversely affected the outcome of the third. Another perspective from Don Dr. Don Berns 4943 Del Monte Rd. La Canada, CA 91011 818-790-8812 <[log in to unmask]>