Infection of a neurostimulator: description of a clinic case

Figueiredo, Cristóvão; Andrade, Paulo; Caldas, Cátia; Chamadoira, Clara; Santos, Maria Lurdes; Sarmento, António; Vaz, Rui

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Arquivos de Medicina

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FIGUEIREDO, Cristóvão et al. Infection of a neurostimulator: description of a clinic case. Arq Med [online]. 2014, vol.28, n.1, pp.05-07. ISSN 2183-2447.

Subthalamic nucleus deep-brain stimulation is a therapeutical option for Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease. However, hardware material infection is a frequent complication, carrying important morbidity. We report a case of such an infection, emphasizing therapeutical approach.

Keywords : Neurostimulator; parkinson; infection.

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