THERMOCOAGULATION of the globus pallidus is an operation performed for the relief of rigidity and tremor in Parkinson's disease. The technique employed is based on the use of Leksell's stereotaxic apparatus. For the purpose of discussing the anaesthetic requirements the operation may be considered in four stages.
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