Print

Print


> Pallidotomy is no longer considered "experimental".

Correct. However, it's one step further. It has become obsolete, since
subthalamic stimulation is not experimental either, much safer and far
better results especially long-term.  In addition, and probably most
important, STN is reversible.

Chris van der Linden, M.D.
St. Luke's Hospital
Gent
Belgium