The following general conditions must be met for this operation to be carried out:

• Age:
  ≤ 75 years (in patients older than this, decisions are made on a case by case basis).

• Blood screening:
  
  • Levels that indicate the clotting capability of the blood (INR value or Quick value, prothrombin time (PT), number of platelets (thrombocytes)) must be in the normal range.
  • There must be no indications of a chronic or acute inflammation or a tumor (e.g. leukemia).

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI):
  
  • It should be possible to carry out this examination without difficulty. Patients with significant movement disorders and/or claustrophobia may be examined under anesthesia. For patients with a cardiac pacemaker, the options will be discussed with the responsible cardiac specialist on site on a case-by-case basis.
  • The MRI images must not show any serious signs of deterioration of brain tissue (atrophy).

We will be pleased to discuss any specific points associated directly with your disease at an outpatient consultation.