STN-DBS does not increase the risk of sialorrhea in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT: The aims of this study were to assess the incidence rate and risk factors for sialorrhea in the long-term follow-up in a cohort of 132 patients with advanced Parkinson's disease [88 with deep brain stimulation (DBS) and 44 on medical treatment]. The incidence rate of sialorrhea did not differ between the two groups; male sex, Hoehn and Yahr stage and dysphagia resulted risk factors for sialorrhea. These findings indicate that DBS does not increase the risk of developing sialorrhea.

SUBMITTER: Bove F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9243012 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature