Percutaneous radiofrequency trigeminal rhizotomy benefits in patients with refractory trigeminal neuralgia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029543
Abstract: Abstract A significant number of patients suffers from refractory trigeminal neuralgia (TN) after receiving microvascular decompression (MVD) or other neuro-destructive procedure such as gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS). This study aims to demonstrate a remediable, reproducible… read more here.
Keywords: radiofrequency trigeminal; trigeminal neuralgia; trigeminal rhizotomy; group ... See more keywords
Refining the Anatomy of Percutaneous Trigeminal Rhizotomy: A Cadaveric, Radiological, and Surgical Study
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DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000590
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Percutaneous trigeminal rhizotomy (PTR) is a widely used procedure for trigeminal neuralgia. However, comprehensive analyses that combine anatomic, radiological, and surgical considerations are rare. OBJECTIVE: To present high-quality anatomic dissections and radiological studies that… read more here.
Keywords: radiological surgical; trigeminal rhizotomy; percutaneous trigeminal; anatomy ... See more keywords