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
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
positron emission tomography
chronic kidney disease
dual energy
magnetic resonance imaging
image quality
peritoneal dialysis
magnetic resonance
smoking cessation