['Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is a common treatment option for numerous neurological disorders. However, it is not without potential complications, such as hemorrhage and infection. Interestingly, we have observed several instances of abnormal T2-weighted signal hyperintensity surrounding DBS leads on postoperative MRI that are not associated with hemorrhage or infection.', 'To better characterize the incidence and timing associated with this finding, we retrospectively reviewed postoperative imaging for all DBS implants performed over 9 years at one institution.'] Does abnormal T2-weighted MRI signal surrounding lead in a subset of deep brain stimulation patients?