Cerebrovascular accident after percutaneous rf thermocoagulation of the trigeminal ganglion. Case report.
A case of cerebrovascular accident associated with percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the trigeminal ganglion is presented in the hope of alerting other surgeons to this possible complication.
D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002425:Cautery / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*