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Causes of death of patients with Parkinson's disease within 5 years of undergoing deep brain stimulation.
| Category | N (%) | Diagnosis | N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease progression | 7 (38.9%) | Pneumonia | 7 (38.9%) |
| Unknown | 2 (11.1%) | Unknown | 2 (11.1%) |
| Suicide | 4 (22.2%) | Suicide | 4 (22.2%) |
| Accidental death | 3 (16.7%) | Car accident | 1 (5.6%) |
| Falling | 2 (11.1%) | ||
| Cancer | 2 (11.1%) | Ovarian cancer | 1 (5.6%) |
| Gastric cancer | 1 (5.6%) | ||
| Total | 18 (100.0%) |
