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 Liu

Published 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
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
dual energy
image quality
contrast enhanced
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
minimally invasive
neuropathic pain
magnetic resonance
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
combination therapy
radiofrequency ablation