Neurovascular Compression in Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia May Be Associated With Worse Outcomes After Primary Percutaneous Rhizotomy
Sumil K. Nair,
Hussain Al-Khars,
Anita Kalluri
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Percutaneous rhizotomy may be an effective primary intervention in patients with trigeminal neuralgia who are poor candidates for microvascular decompression or those who desire a less invasive approach. However, the influence of neurovascular compression on pain-free survival after primary percutaneous rhizotomy is not well understood.
METHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed all patients undergoing percutaneous rhizotomy at our … Show more
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