title: Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia by percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy.
abstract: Percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy (PSR) is recognized as a simple, effective, and safe surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Rates of pain recurrence after PSR are the lowest versus those of other percutaneous procedures, and similar to those of microvascular decompression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Taha
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tew
mesh_terms: D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D004566:Electrodes; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012008:Recurrence; D019051:Rhizotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*