Post-Operative Localization of Deep Brain Stimulation Electrodes in the Subthalamus Using Transcranial Sonography.

Objectives: The correct positioning of deep brain stimulation electrodes determines the success of surgery. In this study, we attempt to validate transcranial sonography (TCS) as a method for early postoperative confirmation of electrode location in the subthalamic nucleus (STN).

Materials And Methods: Nineteen patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease were enrolled in the study.