Morphology of the trigeminal ganglion: anatomical structures related to trigeminal radiofrequency rhizotomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05160-7
Abstract: Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common example of craniofacial neuralgia. Its etiology is unknown and is characterized by severe episodes of paroxysmal pain. The trigeminal ganglion and its adjacent anatomical structures have a complex anatomy.… read more here.
Keywords: radiofrequency rhizotomy; trigeminal ganglion; ganglion; anatomical structures ... See more keywords
Identifying a Novel Critical Access Difficulty Factor in Percutaneous Radiofrequency Rhizotomy for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Pterygoid Process Ridge
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DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000169
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Percutaneous stereotactic radiofrequency rhizotomy (PSR) is an ablative procedure for trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The anatomic structures that pass through, or around, the foramen ovale (FO) play vital roles in the success rate of PSR.… read more here.
Keywords: trigeminal neuralgia; radiofrequency rhizotomy; process ridge; pterygoid process ... See more keywords