Atrophy and Other Potential Factors Affecting Long Term Deep Brain Stimulation Response: A Case Series |
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| Authors: | Daniel Martinez-Ramirez Takashi Morishita Pamela R Zeilman Zhongxing Peng-Chen Kelly D Foote Michael S Okun |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America.; 2. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America.; Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America, |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveTo describe three DBS cases which presented with new side effects or loss of benefit from stimulation after long-term follow-up and to discuss the potential contributing factors.MethodsA University of Florida (UF) database (INFORM) search was performed, identifying three patients, two Parkinson''s disease (PD) and one Essential Tremor (ET), with an unexpected change in long-term programming thresholds as compared to initial evaluation. Clinical follow-up, programming, imaging studies, and lead measurements were reviewed. The UF Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved this study.ResultsA substantial increase in the 3rd ventricular width (120%), Evans index (6%), ventricular index (5%), and cella media index (17%) was uncovered. A change in thresholds across lead contacts with a decrease in current densities as well as a relative lateral change of lead location was also observed. Hardware-related complications, lead migration, and impedance variability were not identified.ConclusionsPotential factors contributing to long-term side effects should be examined during a DBS troubleshooting assessment. Clinicians should be aware that in DBS therapy there is delivery of electricity to a changing brain, and atrophy may possibly affect DBS programming settings as part of long-term follow-up. |
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