Effect of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Guided by Spiral CT on Severe Trigeminal Neuralgia in the Oldest Old Patients: 21 Cases Report

VernacularTitle:螺旋CT引导射频治疗高龄重症三叉神经痛患者的临床效果
Author: Fang LUO ; Shuqin GAO ; Liyong ZHANG ; Linsen DOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: radiofrequency thermocoagulation, oldest old, trigeminal neuralgia
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(7):613-614
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency thermocoagulation guided by spiral CT on severe trigeminal neuralgia in the oldest old patients. Methods 21 patients above 80 with severe idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia were treated with radiofrequency thermocoagulation guided by spiral CT. They were assessed with numeric rating scales (NRS) and the complication were observed. Results The scores of NRS decreased significantly after treatment (P<0.01). No serious complication was observed after treatment. One patient recurred 23 months after operation, and the pain released after radiofrequency thermocoagulation once again. Conclusion Radiofrequency thermocoagulation guided by spiral CT is effective and safe for severe trigeminal neuralgia in the oldest old patients.