Is dopaminergic denervation necessary to induce gait disorders in atypical parkinsonian syndrome?
Dopaminergic denervation, as measured by [(123)I]FP-CIT SPECT, is not necessary to induce alterations of spatiotemporal gait parameters during single and dual task in patients presenting with atypical parkinsonian syndromes.
The incidence of prolonged ileus was similar in the 3 groups studied. However, the epidural and laparoscopic groups experienced earlier return of bowel function and toleration of diet than the nonepidural group.