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However, various complications that occur after deep brain stimulation are a major concern for patients and neurosurgeons.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study aimed to analyze various complications that occur after deep brain stimulation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We reviewed the medical records of patients with a movement disorder who underwent bilateral deep brain stimulation between 2000 and 2020. Among them, patients requiring revision surgery were analyzed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 426 patients underwent bilateral deep brain stimulation for a movement disorder. The primary disease was Parkinson\u2019s disease in 315 patients, followed by dystonia in 71 patients and essential tremor in 40 patients. 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