A stereotactic frame for trigeminal ganglionectomy.
A special stereotactic frame (Radionics) is dedicated to percutaneous electrocoagulation of the trigeminal ganglion. It permits a selection of the first, second or third rootlet according to the territory involved with pain. The penetration of the foramen ovale may be achieved by a jugal or a submaxillary approach, with a common fluoroscopic survey.
D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*