Simplified method to implant chronic stimulating electrode in the gasserian ganglion. Technical note.
Chronic radiofrequency stimulation of the gasserian ganglion by a percutaneous electrode is a new method for treating facial pain. The authors report their simplified technique to bring the distal end of the electrode from the cheek to the neck.
D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005156:Facial Neuralgia / Q000628:therapy*; D005724:Ganglia; D006801:Humans; D008839:Microelectrodes; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve