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- Luigi Michele Romito and Alberto Albanese.
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico "Carlo Besta", Milano and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milano, Italy.
- Neuromodulation. 2010 Apr 1;13(2):99-101.
Introduction Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation has become a useful tool in effectively treating severe Parkinson's disease.Method While most reports in literature describe the immediate and short-term post-operative brain lead implant-related adverse events, we present the case of a 65-year-old man who developed herpes zoster (HZ) upon the subcutaneous placement of the pulse generator two years after the procedure.Conclusion He had excellent recovery of HZ lesions and related pain after specific antiviral therapy. The importance of a correct diagnosis of this unusual complication is outlined in order to minimize the risk of debilitating chronic HZ-associated pain.© 2009 International Neuromodulation Society.
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