Neuronavigation assisted percutaneous balloon compression of the gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia. How I do it.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39085700.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00701-024-06203-x and PMC identifier 11291522.
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Abstract
Surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia includes percutaneous techniques, including balloon compression, first described in 1983 by Mullan and Lichtor (J Neurosurg 59(6):1007-1012, 6). Here we present a safe and simple navigation-assisted percutaneous technique for balloon compression, which can also be used for glycerol injection. The navigation-assisted percutaneous technique for balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia is a quick and safe treatment for patients not candidates for microvascular decompression.
Medical subject headings
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Neuronavigation
- Trigeminal Ganglion