pallidotomy

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Indications

treatment of dyskinesias in patients with Parkinson's disease refractory to medical therapy

surgical ablation of the a part of the globus pallidus
- a heated probe (80 C for 60 seconds) ablates a small area of the globus pallidus
Exablate Neuro uses MRI-guided focused ultrasound waves to target & ablate the globus pallidus (unilateral), requiring no incisions or brain implants^[4]

↑ Wikipedia: Pallidotomy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallidotomy
↑ WebMD: Pallidotomy (Posteroventral Pallidotomy) for Parkinson's Disease http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/pallidotomy-posteroventral-pallidotomy-for-parkinsons-disease
↑ WebMD: Surgery for Parkinson's Disease http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/parkinsons-surgical-treatments
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 George J Focused Ultrasound Approved for Advanced Parkinson's. Expanded indication includes medication-refractory PD patients with motor problems. MedPage Today November 5, 2021 https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/parkinsonsdisease/95458