Neuronavigation assisted percutaneous balloon compression of the gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia. How I do it.

ABSTRACT: Surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia includes percutaneous techniques, including balloon compression, first described in 1983 by Mullan and Lichtor (J Neurosurg 59(6):1007-1012, 6). Here we present a safe and simple navigation-assisted percutaneous technique for balloon compression, which can also be used for glycerol injection. The navigation-assisted percutaneous technique for balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia is a quick and safe treatment for patients not candidates for microvascular decompression.

SUBMITTER: Rochat P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11291522 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature