Affiliation:
1. Department of Neurology & Institute of Neurology, RuiJin Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
2. Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Functional Neurosurgery, RuiJin Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
Abstract
AbstractBackground and purposeBilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery targeting the globus pallidus internus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is widely used in medication‐refractory dystonia. However, evidence regarding target selection considering various symptoms remains limited. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two targets in patients with isolated dystonia.MethodsThis retrospective study evaluated 71 consecutive patients (GPi‐DBS group, n = 32; STN‐DBS group, n = 39) with isolated dystonia. Burke–Fahn–Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale scores and quality of life were evaluated preoperatively and at 1, 6, 12, and 36 months postoperatively. Cognition and mental status were assessed preoperatively and at 36 months postoperatively.ResultsTargeting the STN (STN‐DBS) yielded effects within 1 month (65% vs. 44%; p = 0.0076) and was superior at 1 year (70% vs. 51%; p = 0.0112) and 3 years (74% vs. 59%; p = 0.0138). For individual symptoms, STN‐DBS was preferable for eye involvement (81% vs. 56%; p = 0.0255), whereas targeting the GPi (GPi‐DBS) was better for axis symptoms, especially for the trunk (82% vs. 94%; p = 0.015). STN‐DBS was also favorable for generalized dystonia at 36‐month follow‐up (p = 0.04) and required less electrical energy (p < 0.0001). Disability, quality of life, and depression and anxiety measures were also improved. Neither target influenced cognition.ConclusionsWe demonstrated that the GPi and STN are safe and effective targets for isolated dystonia. The STN has the benefits of fast action and low battery consumption, and is superior for ocular dystonia and generalized dystonia, while the GPi is better for trunk involvement. These findings may offer guidance for future DBS target selection for different types of dystonia.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Neurology
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