Noninvasive Linear Accelerator Radiosurgery As the Primary Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Overview

Journal Neurology

Specialty Neurology

Date 2004 Feb 26

PMID 14981193

Citations 8

Authors

L Frighetto

A A de Salles

Z A Smith

B Goss

M Selch

T Solberg

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Abstract

The application of a dedicated linear accelerator (DLINAC) as a noninvasive surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia has not yet been demonstrated. This work evaluates the outcome and indications of 22 patients submitted to DLINAC radiosurgery as a primary treatment for essential trigeminal neuralgia. At last follow-up evaluation, 21 patients (95.5%) had sustained significant pain relief. DLINAC radiosurgery is safe and effective as a primary noninvasive surgical treatment for selected patients with essential trigeminal neuralgia.

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