First pediatric deep brain stimulation surgery in PH performed on a girl

First pediatric deep brain stimulation surgery in PH performed on a girl

MANILA, Philippines — A 14-year-old girl with a genetic movement disorder has become the first pediatric patient in the country to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) said Thursday. “Natalie” was diagnosed with DYT-TOR1A dystonia, a genetic disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements. The procedure posed

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