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Two cases of ligation of the anterior choroidal artery have been reported to illustrate the writer's investigative use of this operation. He has found, following ligation of the anterior choroidal artery, in cases of parkinsonism, a diminution or relief of the typical resting tremor in the contralateral extremities. He has not noted any instances of hemiplegia or hemianesthesia following this operation.
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Cooper, I.S. Ligation of the anterior choroidal artery for involuntary movements-parkinsonism. Psych Quar 27, 317–319 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01562492
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01562492