INTRACEREBRAL INJURY FOLLOWING THERMOCOAGULATION OF THE TRIGEMINAL GANGLION

被引:4
作者
PUCA, A
MEGLIO, M
CIONI, B
VISOCCHI, M
LAURETTI, L
机构
[1] Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University, Rome
来源
SURGICAL NEUROLOGY | 1992年 / 38卷 / 04期
关键词
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA; RF THERMOCOAGULATION; PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES; NERVES; MR STUDIES;
D O I
10.1016/0090-3019(92)90041-K
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
An unusual postoperative complication of percutaneous thermocoagulation of the gasserian ganglion is reported. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain disclosed an intracerebral lesion following the surgical procedure. Some rare abnormalities of the skull base could increase the risk of such complications. A meticulous surgical technique with fluoroscopic and neurophysiological control is mandatory in any percutaneous procedure on the trigeminal ganglion.
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页码:280 / 282
页数:3
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