Long-Term Efficacy and Complications of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation at Different Temperatures for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Joint Authors
Hong, Tao
Ding, Yuanyuan
Yao, Peng
Source
Biochemistry Research International
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a common neuropathic pain that seriously affects the daily life of patients.
Many invasive treatments are currently available for patients who respond poorly to oral carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine.
Among them, radiofrequency (RF) treatment is a viable option with reliable initial and long-term clinical efficacy.
The long-term analgesic effects of radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) at high temperatures (≥80°C) are not superior to those at relatively low temperatures (60–75°C).
In contrast, the higher the temperature, the greater the risk of complications, especially facial numbness, masticatory muscles weakness, and corneal hypoesthesia.
Some patients even experience irreversible lethal complications.
Therefore, we recommend low-temperature RFT (60–75°C) for treatment of TN.
The therapeutic effects of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) are controversial, whereas PRF (≤75°C) combined with RFT can improve long-term effects and decrease the incidence of complications.
However, large-scale clinical trials are needed to verify the efficacy of the combination of PRF and RFT.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hong, Tao& Ding, Yuanyuan& Yao, Peng. 2020. Long-Term Efficacy and Complications of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation at Different Temperatures for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Biochemistry Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138444
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hong, Tao…[et al.]. Long-Term Efficacy and Complications of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation at Different Temperatures for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Biochemistry Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138444
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hong, Tao& Ding, Yuanyuan& Yao, Peng. Long-Term Efficacy and Complications of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation at Different Temperatures for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Biochemistry Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138444
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1138444