Table 1.
Published outcomes after pallidotomy or DBS for treatment of GA1‐associated dystonia
| Article | Procedure | Age | Pre‐op Dystonia Score | Post‐op Dystonia Score | Improvement in Dystonia Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air et al.1 | Bilateral DBS | 17 yrs | 28 (BADS) | 23 (BADS) | 18% |
| Eltahawy et al.2 | Bilateral pallidotomy | 12 yrs | 113 (BFM) | 99 (BFM) | 13% |
| Hwang and De Salles3 | Bilateral pallidotomy | 6 yrs | 115 (BFM) | NA | 15% |
| Rakocevic et al.4 | Bilateral pallidotomy | 18 mo | NA | NA | Temporary improvement |
NA, not available; mo, months; yrs, years.