Special radiofrequency electrode system for computed tomography-guided pain-relieving procedures.
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Abstract
We present a new radiofrequency needle electrode system for use in pain-relieving procedures. The electrode system is used for computed tomography-guided percutaneous cordotomy, extralemniscal myelotomy, and trigeminal tractotomy. These special electrodes make it possible to perform selective cordotomies and selective trigeminal tractotomies under direct computed tomographic image control.
Medical subject headings
- Electrodes
- Electrosurgery
- Intractable Pain
- Spinal Cord
- Trigeminal Nerve
- Trigeminal Neuralgia