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7936153

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-11-4
pubmed:abstractText
The results of selective peripheral denervation in 50 patients with spasmodic torticollis are presented. Of our patients, 76% reported a significant improvement or disappearance of their dystonia. The mean follow-up is 25 months. There were no major side effects. We recommend the procedure to patients who primarily have responded to botulinum toxin therapy and had become secondary nonresponders or to those refusing further injections while still responding. The results are much less promising in patients who are primary nonresponders to botulinum toxin. Some remarkable histological findings are presented. The posterior branches of the cervical roots frequently showed signs of severe compression neuropathy. In three cases, a functional motor nerve regeneration was proved. Among all surgical options, selective peripheral denervation provides the best result and has the fewest side effects.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0148-396X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
35
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
58-62; discussion 62-3
pubmed:dateRevised
2010-11-18
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Selective peripheral denervation for the treatment of spasmodic torticollis.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Ulm, Günzburg, Germany.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial