## Abstract Continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI) is, at present, an alternative option for advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) with motor fluctuations. We studied the evolution of patients with PD and severe motor fluctuations long‐term treated with CSAI. We reviewed data from 82 patie
Subcutaneous continuous apomorphine infusion in fluctuating patients with Parkinson's disease: long-term results
✍ Scribed by F. Stocchi; L. Vacca; M. F. De Pandis; L. Barbato; M. Valente; S. Ruggieri
- Publisher
- Springer Milan
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 41 KB
- Volume
- 22
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1590-1874
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