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Anesthesia considerations of magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor: a case series.

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Abstract
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Essential tremor (ET) is a common movement disorder with disability in voluntary actions such as eating and writing. First-line treatment involves pharmacological agents, although efficacy is limited by side effects. In these patients, functional neurosurgery can be considered. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy offers a non-invasive solution for treatment. This paper examines an original cohort of ET patients undergoing MRgFUS thalamotomy and discusses the anesthetic management of these cases.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie
Volume
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67
Issue
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7
Number of Pages
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877-884
ISSN Number
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0832-610X
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-020-01644-1
DOI
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10.1007/s12630-020-01644-1
Short Title
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Can J Anaesth
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