Publications by authors named "Francesco Portaluri"

Aim: Status dystonicus is a rare and potentially fatal condition of continuous and generalized muscle contraction that can complicate dystonia. As status dystonicus is usually refractory to traditional pharmacological therapy, alternative and invasive strategies have been developed, but so far there are no guidelines on status dystonicus management. Pallidotomy has shown good results in status dystonicus treatment.

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  • * Treatment approaches for brain metastases vary, with options including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, though not all patients are suitable for surgery.
  • * The management of brain metastases is complex and controversial, leading to numerous studies aimed at identifying the most effective treatment strategies, as reflected in a ten-year experience with surgical cases.
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