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Deep brain stimulation

31
Jul 2017

Veneto Region updates guidelines on brain, occipital nerve and vagal nerve stimulation therapy for Parkinson’s disease, drug-resistant chronic migraine, and drug-resistant epilepsy

The previous regional guidelines on brain stimulation therapy for advanced Parkinson’s disease, drug-resistant chronic migraine, and drug-resistant epilepsy, published in 2014, have been updated by the Regional Technical Commission for Medical Devices considering the new evidence on the specific groups of patients and some modifications in the indications for use of some devices. Check out indications for different neurostimulator technologies. These recommendations will form the foundation for reimbursement of devices in the region.