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CT-assisted percutaneous anterior cordotomy: technical note

R A Fenstermaker1, L L Sternau, Y Takaoka

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center, OH 44109.

Surgical Neurology
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Radiofrequency cordotomy offers pain relief for cancer patients. This study introduces CT-imaging to simplify the anterior cervical approach for percutaneous radiofrequency cordotomy, improving precision.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Percutaneous radiofrequency cordotomy is effective for intractable cancer pain.
  • The lateral C1-C2 approach is common, but anterior cervical approaches are sometimes necessary.
  • The anterior cervical method requires precise targeting at the disc space.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a CT-imaging technique for simplifying target localization in percutaneous anterior cervical cordotomy.
  • To enhance the technical precision of the anterior cervical approach.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized CT-imaging to guide percutaneous anterior cervical cordotomy.
  • Focused on precise angle of approach at the disc space entry point.

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Main Results:

  • CT-imaging simplifies target localization for the anterior cervical approach.
  • The described method enhances precision in percutaneous anterior cervical cordotomy.

Conclusions:

  • CT-guided percutaneous anterior cervical cordotomy is a valuable technique for managing malignancy-related pain.
  • This method improves the technical feasibility and precision of the anterior approach.