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This study aims to compare the efficacy of globus pallidus internus and subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in managing Meige syndrome.

Globus pallidus internus versus subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation for Meige syndrome: a retrospective study on short- and long-term efficacy

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This study aims to compare the efficacy of globus pallidus internus and subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in managing Meige syndrome.
Retrospective analysis of patients with Meige syndrome
Comparison of GPi-DBS and STN-DBS interventions
Assessment using the Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale preoperatively and at 3 months and mean 37.2 months postoperatively
GPi-DBS group showed 53.3% improvement at 3 months and 63.0% at final follow-up
STN-DBS group had 53.6% improvement at 3 months and 65.2% at final follow-up
71.1% of GPi-DBS and 70.9% of STN-DBS patients achieved ≥ 50% improvement
No significant difference in efficacy between GPi-DBS and STN-DBS groups

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Retrospective study compares short- and long-term efficacy of DBS methods in Meige syndrome, indicating both are effective.

Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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