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FOUR METHODS POSITIONING IN RADIOFREQUENCY THERMOCOAGULATION TO TREAT TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

Zhao Xue

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Objective:To study the effect and safety of radiofrequency thermocoagulation using four methods positioning in the treatment of primary trigeminal neuralgia.Methods: 29 cases were involved in this study,who were first positioned by signs and symptoms,anatomy,X-ray fluoroscopy and electric stimulation,then were treated with radiofrequency thermocoagulation under general anesthesia with propofol.Results: The post-operative successful rate was 100%.The immediate pain relief rate was 100%.The relapse rate was 0 after one to five months of follow-up.One case had complications of keratitis(3.4%).Conclusion:Radiofrequency thermocoagulation with four methods positioning under general anesthesia with propofol for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia is a simple,safety,convenient and effective method.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Radiofrequency thermocoagulation, Trigeminal neuralgia, Anesthesia, Surgery, Pulsed radiofrequency, Propofol, Fluoroscopy