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Neuronavigation-assisted percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy in trigeminal neuralgia
Yang Yang1, Yi Shao, Hongwei Wang
1Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, 107 Western Culture Road, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China.
Objective:
To evaluate the roles of neuronavigation-assisted percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy in patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia (TN).
Methods:
Neuronavigation technique was applied in 12 consecutive patients who underwent percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy for their primary TN.
Results:
Neuronavigation assistance ensured precise puncture of oval foramen and successful targeting of trigeminal nerve ganglion in all 12 patients during percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy and resulted in 100% of acute cure rate of TN without major complications.
Conclusions:
Neuronavigation is a very useful tool during percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy in patients with primary TN.
