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Adverse events and long-term complications
| Adverse events | Number of events | Number of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Related to surgery and device | ||
| Wound healing complications | 5 | 3 |
| DBS system revision due to | ||
| Infection of DBS system | 3 | 3 |
| IPG infection | 2 | 2 |
| Lead breakage | 1 | 1 |
| IPG revision due to open circuit | 1 | 1 |
| Electrode migration | 1 | 1 |
| Related to stimulation | ||
| Dysarthria | 4 | 4 |
| Bradykinesia | 2 | 2 |
| Swallowing difficulties | 1 | 1 |
SAE serious adverse event
