Percutaneous thermocoagulation for sphenopalatine ganglion neuralgia
- 1 March 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Acta Neurochirurgica
- Vol. 84 (1-2) , 24-28
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01456346
Abstract
The authors describe percutaneous radiofrequency (rf) thermocoagulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion used to treat seven patients with sphenopalatine ganglion neuralgia. The procedure was effective in relieving pain, without significant side-effects. All the patients have actually been free of pain during a follow-up of 6–28 months. The surgical technique and the rationale for its use are pointed out.Keywords
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