An Analysis of Scalp Thickness and Other Novel Risk Factors for Deep Brain Stimulator Infections

Introduction: Deep brain stimulator (DBS) infections are a persistent problem for patients undergoing this procedure. They may require further surgery, treatment with antibiotics, or even removal of the device. To date, no consensus exists on the best practices to avoid DBS infections or what factor...

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Autores principales: Brandmeir, Nicholas, Nehrbass, Elena, McInerney, James
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2016
Materias:
Neurosurgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5072663/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27774360
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.792

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5072663/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27774360
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.792

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