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10460537

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-9-22
pubmed:abstractText
A retrospective analysis of long-term efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the trigeminal ganglion or root for the relief of trigeminal neuralgia was carried out in our unit. From the medical records and questionnaires, outcomes of 108 procedures performed in 81 patients from January 1986 to December 1990 were obtained with a follow-up period of 6-11 years. The initial success rate was 87% and the probability of remaining pain-free 1, 2 and 11 years after the procedure was 65, 49 and 26%, respectively. Patients with typical symptoms had a better long-term efficacy than those with atypical presentations, and patients who had not undergone a previous surgical procedure also had a better outcome. There was no mortality in this series. Common adverse effects included dysaesthesia in 20 patients, corneal numbness in 12 patients and masseter weakness in three patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0003-2409
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
54
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
803-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Long-term outcome of percutaneous thermocoagulation for trigeminal neuralgia.
pubmed:affiliation
Honorary Clinical Assistant, Walton Center for Neurology, Liverpool L9 1AE, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article