Bilateral dyskinesias induced by unilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation: A case report
This case report adds to the discussion on basal nuclei circuitry and its bilateral connections, enhancing our understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying both the therapeutic and adverse effects of unilateral STN-DBS. It supports the hypothesis of abnormal bilateral connectivity in some PD patients, explaining bilateral dyskinesias and therapeutic implications.
Authors
- Flávio Nigri
- Magno Rocha Freitas Rosa
- Maud Parise (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4639-0011)
- Mariana Spitz
- Raniel Luiz Fidelis
Institutions
- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_991_2025
- Primary Topic
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00