Deep Brain Stimulation for Tourette Syndrome
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Tourette syndrome (TS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by motor and vocal tics. Tics often present early in childhood at 6-8 years old, commonly following a waxing and waning course before reaching a peak in severity at around 12 years of age [1]. Although symptoms can subside by early adulthood, a significant number of patients continue to experience severe tics across the lifespan [2].
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