Noninvasive linear accelerator radiosurgery as the primary treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.
The application of a dedicated linear accelerator (DLINAC) as a noninvasive surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia has not yet been demonstrated. This work evaluates the outcome and indications of 22 patients submitted to DLINAC radiosurgery as a primary treatment for essential trigeminal neuralgia. At last follow-up evaluation, 21 patients (95.5%) had sustained significant pain relief. DLINAC radiosurgery is safe and effective as a primary noninvasive surgical treatment for selected patients with essential trigeminal neuralgia.
Division of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010315:Particle Accelerators; D016634:Radiosurgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000601:surgery*