Efficacy and Safety of Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression under Local Anesthesia for Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Study.
Lulu XiXiaohui LiuHongchen ShiWenbiao HanLiqin GaoLi WangJunpeng LiuYue RenYuanyuan DuGuangzhao LiuPublished in: Pain research & management (2024)
CT-guided PBC under local anesthesia is safe and effective for the treatment of recurrent TN and thus acts as an effective alternative for geriatric patients and those with high-risk factors.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- risk factors
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- positron emission tomography
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- dual energy
- magnetic resonance imaging
- image quality
- prognostic factors
- minimally invasive
- magnetic resonance
- neuropathic pain
- patient reported outcomes
- spinal cord
- radiofrequency ablation
- pet ct