Radiofrequency thermocoagulation combined with pulsed radiofrequency for gasserian ganglion blockage
Articles > Article · 2018
Authors: Tulin ARICI, Mustafa KURCALOĞLU, Ertugrul KILIÇ, Elvan ERHAN
AGRI-THE JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF ALGOLOGY, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2018, vol 30, pp 179-182
Summary
Objectives: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) has been effectively treated by radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) of the gasserian ganglion. Recently, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is becoming an alternative therapy for patients with trigeminal neuralgia. It is unclear whether the combination of RFT with PRF may decrease post-operative complications while maintaining long-term pain relief.