Pallidotomy

Pallidotomy
2 cross sections of the human brain, with the globus pallidus in green.
SpecialtyNeurosurgery
ICD-9-CM01.42
MeSHD053860

Pallidotomy is a neurosurgical procedure. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease and some other conditions, often as an alternative to deep brain stimulation. It involves placing a tiny electrical probe in the globus pallidus, one of the basal ganglia of the brain, to damage it. Unilateral pallidotomy can cause side effects including problems with language learning, visuospatial constructional ability, and executive functions. Bilateral pallidotomy is not effective, with many severe side effects.

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