DBS and diathermy interaction induces severe CNS damage.

Nutt, J G; Anderson, V C; Peacock, J H; Hammerstad, J P; Burchiel, K J · Neurology · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pulse-modulated radiofrequency diathermy treatment to the maxilla produced permanent diencephalic and brainstem lesions and a vegetative state in a patient with PD with implanted subthalamic electrodes for deep brain stimulation.

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