Percutaneous radiofrequency trigeminal rhizotomy in a patient with an implanted cardiac pacemaker.

Sun, Deidre A; Martin, Lynn; Honey, Christopher R · Anesth Analg · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation is a frequently used treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Radiofrequency is another potential source of electromagnetic interference to implanted cardiac pacemakers. Our patient had a permanent pacemaker and underwent the procedure without incident.

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