Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) is effective in reducing tics in patients with refractory Tourette syndrome at the short-term. Here, we report on the long-term outcome. ⋯ There seems to be an increasing disbalance of therapeutic effects and side effects at long-term follow-up, often leading to either switching the stimulator off or new surgery with a different neuro-anatomic target.