Deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Parkinson's disease: the experience of the Neurosurgical Department in Monza
β Scribed by A. Landi; M. Parolin; R. Piolti; A. Antonini; M. Grimaldi; M. Crespi; S. Iurlaro; A. Aliprandi; G. Pezzoli; C. Ferrarese; S.M. Gaini
- Publisher
- Springer Milan
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 32 KB
- Volume
- 24
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1590-1874
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