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Table 2 Complications in groups I and II

From: Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in elderly patients – analysis of outcome and complications

Total

Group I <65 y (n = 37)

Group II >65 y (n = 36)

Hemorrhage

0

1

Infections (generator)

1

4

Technique

1

2

Mental changes, transient

7

4

Mental changes, persistent

1

2

Death within 2 years

2

5

General (pneumonia)

2

2

total (patients)

n = 12 (32%)

n = 15 (42%)

  1. only one death in group I was considered a complication (suicide 1 year after surgery)
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BMC Neurology

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