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Tereshko Y, Belgrado E, Lettieri C, Dal Bello S, Merlino G, Gigli GL, Valente M. Pulsed Radiofrequency for Auriculotemporal Neuralgia: A Case Report. Neurol Int 2024; 16:349-355. [PMID: 38525705 PMCID: PMC10961751 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint16020025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Auriculotemporal neuralgia is a rare facial pain disorder with no therapeutic evidence for refractory cases. We described a male patient with right auriculotemporal neuralgia, refractory to anesthetic nerve blocks and botulinum toxin type A injections, who was successfully treated with pulsed radiofrequency without adverse events. Pulsed radiofrequency may be an effective and safe treatment for refractory auriculotemporal neuralgia.
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- Yan Tereshko
- Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Head-Neck and Neurosciences, Udine University Hospital, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Head-Neck and Neurosciences, Udine University Hospital, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Head-Neck and Neurosciences, Udine University Hospital, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Head-Neck and Neurosciences, Udine University Hospital, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Head-Neck and Neurosciences, Udine University Hospital, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
- Department of Medicine (DMED), University of Udine, 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DMED), University of Udine, 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Clinical Neurology Unit, Department of Head-Neck and Neurosciences, Udine University Hospital, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
- Department of Medicine (DMED), University of Udine, 33100, Udine, Italy
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Huang P, Liu H, Huang L, Jin X. The long-term outcome of CT-guided radiofrequency ablation of the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve in trigeminal neuralgia. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:33. [PMID: 38182916 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02269-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTC) of the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve has been used for trigeminal neuralgia. However, the long-term outcomes of radiofrequency thermocoagulation have not been established. To evaluate the long-term efficacy of RFTC of peripheral branches in patients with refractory trigeminal neuralgia. A retrospective cohort study was conducted in a comprehensive medical center in China. Patients who underwent radiofrequency thermocoagulation of peripheral branches for refractory trigeminal neuralgia from May 2014 to March 2021 were included for analysis. A total of 84 patients with refractory trigeminal neuralgia underwent 105 procedures. BNI I-II which represents treatment success was achieved in 76/84 (90%) patients and 93/105 (89%) procedures. During follow-up, BNI I and II were maintained in 64/76 (84%), 40/73 (55%), 20/67 (30%), 17/65 (26%), 12/61 (20%), and 8/58 (14%) of patients at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 years, after the first procedure, respectively. For all the 105 procedures, BNI I and II were maintained in 68/93 (73%), 41/89(46%), 22/82(27%), 15/79 (19%), 8/74 (11%), and 3/72 (4%) at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 years, respectively. There is no significant difference between the first and repeat thermocoagulation in terms of immediate (90% vs. 81%, P=0.140) and long-term efficacies (24 months vs.18 months, P=0.266). Radiofrequency thermocoagulation resulted in better long-term outcomes in patients with typical purely paroxysmal pain (24 months vs. 11 months, P=0.033). Radiofrequency ablation of the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve might be a safe and effective method in the treatment of refractory trigeminal neuralgia.
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- Peng Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Pinghai Road No. 899, Suzhou City, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Pinghai Road No. 899, Suzhou City, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Pinghai Road No. 899, Suzhou City, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Pinghai Road No. 899, Suzhou City, Jiangsu, China.
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Jia Y, Cheng H, Shrestha N, Ren H, Zhao C, Feng K, Luo F. Effectiveness and safety of high-voltage pulsed radiofrequency to treat patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled study. J Headache Pain 2023; 24:91. [PMID: 37464283 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-023-01629-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating pain disorder that still lacks an ideal treatment option. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF), especially with high output voltage, is a novel and minimally invasive technique. PRF is regarded a promising treatment option for TN patients who respond poorly to medical treatment; however, the available evidence still lacks high quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Our study aimed to evaluate the long-term (1 year and 2 years) effects and safety of high-voltage PRF in primary TN patients and provide stronger evidence for TN treatment options. METHODS We performed a multicenter, double-blind, RCT in adults (aged 18-75 years) with primary TN who responded poorly to drug therapy or were unable to tolerate the side effects of drug. Eligible participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either high voltage PRF or nerve block with steroid and local anesthetic drugs. The primary endpoint was the 1-year response rate. This trial has been registered in the clinicaltrials.gov website (registration number: NCT03131466). RESULTS One hundred and sixty-two patients were screened for enrollment between April 28th,2017 and September1st, 2019, among whom, 28 were excluded. One hundred and thirty-four participants were randomly assigned to either receive high voltage PRF (n = 67) or nerve block (n = 67). The proportion of patients with a positive response at 1-year after the procedure in the PRF group was significantly higher than that in the nerve block group in the intention-to-treat population (73.1% vs. 32.8%, p < 0.001). There was no difference between groups in the incidence of adverse events. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support that high voltage PRF could be a preferred interventional choice prior to receiving more invasive surgical treatment or neuro-destructive treatment for TN patients who have poor responses to medical treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION Our study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (trial registration number: NCT03131466).
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- Yitong Jia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Brinker ST, Balchandani P, Seifert AC, Kim HJ, Yoon K. Feasibility of Upper Cranial Nerve Sonication in Human Application via Neuronavigated Single-Element Pulsed Focused Ultrasound. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2022; 48:1045-1057. [PMID: 35341621 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2022.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sonicating deep brain regions with pulsed focused ultrasound using magnetic resonance imaging-guided neuronavigation single-element piezoelectric transducers is a new area of exploration for neuromodulation. Upper cranial nerves such as the trigeminal nerve and other nerves responsible for sensory/motor functions in the head may be potential targets for ultrasound pain therapy. The location of upper cranial nerves close to the skull base poses additional challenges when compared with conventional cortical or middle brain targets. In the work described here, a series of computational and empirical testing methods using human skull specimens were conducted to assess the feasibility of sonicating the trigeminal pathway near the sphenoid bone region. The results indicate a transducer with a focal length of 120 mm and diameter of 85 mm (350 kHz) can deliver sonication to upper cranial nerve regions with spatial accuracy comparable to that of focused ultrasound brain targets used in previous human studies. Temperature measurements in cortical bone and in the skull base with embedded thermocouples yield evidence of minimal bone heating. Conventional pulse parameters were found to cause reverberation interference patterns near the cranial floor; therefore, changes in pulse cycles and pulse repetition frequency were examined for reducing standing waves. Limitations and considerations for conducting ultradeep focal targeting in human applications are discussed.
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- Spencer T Brinker
- Department of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
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- BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, Departments of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Robotics, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Mathematics and Computing (Computational Science and Engineering), Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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Dey S, Das G, Surange P, Agarwal A, Kothari K, Natarajan K, Mehta P, Sharma G, Siddhaye U, Jain N, Mohan VK. Radiofrequency ablation in chronic pain syndromes: An evidence- and consensus-based indian society for the study of pain guidelines, 2022. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_123_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Li H, Ding Y, Zhu Y, Han Z, Yao P. Effective Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia at the First Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve by High-Voltage Pulsed Radiofrequency. Front Neurol 2021; 12:746035. [PMID: 34707564 PMCID: PMC8544750 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.746035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common and serious complications of herpes zoster. PHN of the first branch of the trigeminal nerve is painful and difficult to treat, as no definitive effective treatment is available. The aim of this retrospective study was to observe the efficacy and safety of treatment of PHN of the first branch of the trigeminal nerve with high-voltage pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of the supraorbital nerve. Methods: Fifty-two patients diagnosed with the PHN of the first branch of the trigeminal nerve at the Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, between April 2017 and October 2020 were selected. The PRF treatment of the supraorbital nerve was used. The patients were divided into two groups according to the treatment received: group C, conventional PRF group; and group H, high-voltage PRF group. The basic conditions, pain scores, and SF-36 scores of patients before treatment were recorded. Also, intraoperative and postoperative adverse events, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) scores at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months of follow-up were recorded. Furthermore, treatment efficiency was followed up at 6 months after treatment. Results: The VAS scores of patients in both groups were significantly lower at all time points after treatment compared with presurgery. VAS scores in group H were lower than those in group C 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. SF36 scores of patients in group H were better than those in group C 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. The treatment efficiency at 6 months after treatment was higher in group H than in group C. No serious adverse events occurred in both groups. Conclusion: The efficacy of the high-voltage PRF of the supraorbital nerve in treating the PHN of the first branch of the trigeminal nerve was superior to that of conventional PRF. It was a safe and effective treatment method.
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- Hongxi Li
- Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Zhao L, Chen J, Peng Z, Zhao L, Song Y. Radiofrequency thermocoagulation of trigeminal nerve assisted by nerve bundle extraction and image fusion based on hamilton-jacobi equation. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2021; 209:106361. [PMID: 34454209 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2021.106361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Radiofrequency thermocoagulation is an effective method for treating classic trigeminal neuralgia. However, the accurate positioning of thermocoagulation is difficult. The purpose of this study was to design an optimal strategy for performing adjuvant surgery. METHODS A total of 60 patients with trigeminal neuralgia were divided into two groups. One group received conventional computed tomography (CT) guided treatment (CT group). In the other group, neural fiber bundles were firstly extracted based on the Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Then, the MRI, CT, and fiber bundle images were fused to visualize the relationship among semilunar ganglion, trigeminal nerve, and puncture needle (fusion group). RESULTS Trigeminal fiber bundles were extracted quickly by the contour tracking method, and different types of image fusion were realized for radiofrequency surgery navigation. In the fusion group, 13.3% of patients could not reach semilunar ganglion, and 76.9% of the remaining cases reached the ideal damage area. In the CT group, the preoperative design shows that 26.7% of patients may have puncture difficulty, and 54.5% of remaining cases reached the ideal damage area. CONCLUSION The technique of neural bundle extraction and image fusion based on the Hamilton-Jacobi equation can be used to plan the personalized puncture path targeting the semilunar ganglion.
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- Li Zhao
- Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China.
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Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety between Intraoperative 3D-CT-Guided and C-Arm-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression for Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study. Pain Res Manag 2021; 2021:9306532. [PMID: 34194588 PMCID: PMC8203368 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9306532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objectives To compare 3D-CT-guided and C-arm-guided percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) in terms of effectiveness and safety. Methods The medical records and follow-up data of patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia who underwent 3D-CT-guided or C-arm-guided PBCs in Beijing Tiantan Hospital and the Characteristic Medical Center of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force between February 2018 and March 2020 were retrospectively reviewed and analysed. Results A total of 291 patients were included. Among them, 212 patients underwent PBC treatment with 3D-CT and others with C-arm. One (0.5%) patient in 3D-CT group and 4 (5.1%) patients in C-arm group failed to receive PBC treatment because of failure of foramen ovale (FO) puncture (P=0.020). Among patients with successful attempts, 5 (2.4%) patients in the 3D-CT group and 11 (14.7%) patients in the C-arm group received more than one needle pass during the procedure (P < 0.001). The 3D-CT group required less time than the C-arm group for puncture (P < 0.001) and for the whole operation (P < 0.001). The groups shared similar initial relief rates (P=0.749) and similar recurrence-free survival during follow-ups for a median of 22 months (P=0.839). No puncture-related complications occurred in either group and the two groups had similar incidences of compression-related complications. Conclusion 3D-CT facilitated FO puncture and improved success rate of PBC. The overall time efficiency of PBC was also increased with 3D-CT. Thus, 3D-CT is a potentially useful image guidance technology for treating idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia by PBC.
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[Interdisciplinary position paper: the value of radiofrequency denervation in the treatment of chronic pain]. Schmerz 2021; 35:124-129. [PMID: 33447917 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-020-00526-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Radiofrequency denervation has been established for many years as an important minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of chronic pain conditions. Positive experiences of many users for various indications are contrasted by a nonuniform evidence. With meticulous patient selection and correct assessment of the indications a longer term reduction of pain, a reduced need for analgesics and an improvement in the quality of life can be achieved. The aim of this interdisciplinary position paper is to present the value of radiofrequency denervation in the treatment of chronic pain. The summarized recommendations of the expert group are based on the available evidence and on the clinical experiences of Austrian centers that frequently implement the procedure. The position paper contains recommendations on patient selection and proven indications. We discribe safety aspects, complications, side effects and contraindications.
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Jia Y, Shrestha N, Wang X, Wang T, Luo F. The Long-Term Outcome of CT-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Idiopathic Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Multi-Center Case Series. J Pain Res 2020; 13:2093-2102. [PMID: 32904498 PMCID: PMC7455598 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s259994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Safer and minimal invasive treatment options with minor side effects are in great demand in the treatment of glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN). Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is a micro-destructive procedure that could be applied repeatedly without irreversible damage to target tissue. However, few studies have reported the long-term clinical outcomes of PRF in the management of idiopathic GPN patients. Methods We retrospectively investigated the efficacy and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided PRF in the treatment of 30 patients with idiopathic GPN in a multi-center clinical study. Numeric rating scale (NRS) score was used to evaluate pain intensity before and after PRF treatment. The effective rate was defined as the percentage of patients with NRS reduction of more than 50%. Baseline characteristics, surgical records, initial pain relief, time to take effect, long-term outcomes, patient satisfaction using a five-level Likert Scale, the incidence of recurrence as well as subsequent treatment choices, intraoperative and postoperative complications were retrieved from electronic medical records. Results A total of 30 idiopathic GPN patients who received PRF under CT-guidance were included in our study and the initial effective rate was 93.3%. The cumulative proportion of patients with satisfactory pain relief survival was 93.3% at 12 months, 89.6% at 24 months, 85.3% at 36 months, 79.6% at 48 months, 73.0% at 60 months and 72 months, and 54.8% at 84 months, 108 months as well as 120 months. No serious morbidity or mortality were observed in any of the cases. The median patient satisfaction in Likert scale rating was 4.0 (IQR, 3.0–5.0). Conclusion According to our results, PRF is an effective and safe therapy for patients with idiopathic GPN. This minimally invasive, micro-destructive, neuro-modulatory technique could be a potential intervention of choice for the treatment of GPN patients who respond poorly to pharmacological treatment.
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- Yitong Jia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Ren H, Zhao C, Jia Z, Bian J, Luo F. Predictors of the Analgesic Efficacy of CT-Guided Percutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment of Gasserian Ganglion in Patients With Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia. Pain Pract 2020; 20:850-858. [PMID: 32379916 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS Although pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) has few postoperative adverse reactions, its analgesic efficacy for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is not always guaranteed. The response rate of PRF targeting the Gasserian ganglion for patients with TN varies. This study aims to identify the predictors of the analgesic efficacy of CT-guided percutaneous PRF in patients with idiopathic TN. METHODS The patients with idiopathic TN who failed to respond to conservative treatment and underwent CT-guided percutaneous PRF treatment of the Gasserian ganglion from July 2008 to August 2018 at our pain clinic were screened. A positive response was defined as a ≥50% reduction in the pain numeric rating scale (NRS) score from baseline. The demographics and other pretreatment clinical data were analyzed by logistic regression analysis to identify the predictors of a positive response. RESULTS Of the total 102 patients with idiopathic TN who were evaluated in this study, 57 patients (55.9%) were positively responsive to our treatment after 1 year. The binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the positive response to a prior peripheral branch nerve block of the trigeminal nerve with steroid and local anesthetic agents was an independent predictor of the analgesic efficacy of PRF treatment (odds ratio [OR] = 3.685, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.583 to 8.577, P = 0.002). The disease duration of TN was also included in the multivariate regression model, although the P value was 0.058 (OR 0.807, 95% CI 0.646 to 1.007). CONCLUSION For patients who previously had positive responses to peripheral branch nerve block of the trigeminal nerve, PRF is likely to have better efficacy.
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- Hao Ren
- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hebei Petro China Central Hospital, Hebei, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Ren H, Shen Y, Luo F. Treatment of Supraorbital Neuralgia Using Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Supraorbital Nerve: A Retrospective Study. J Pain Res 2020; 13:251-259. [PMID: 32099449 PMCID: PMC6996227 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s228720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose There is no standard clinical treatment protocol for supraorbital neuralgia patients who respond poorly to conservative treatment. Radiofrequency thermocoagulation, a neurologically damaging procedure, is a treatment for supraorbital neuralgia. However, assessments of its long-term efficacy are lacking. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation for treating supraorbital neuralgia. Patients and Methods We retrospectively reviewed our clinical database for supraorbital neuralgia patients who underwent an ultrasound-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation procedure. Demographic data and baseline characteristics, time of onset, postoperative pain intensity, time of recurrence, subsequent treatment, complications and side effects were collected and analysed. The Kaplan-Meier estimator was used to determine recurrence-free survival. Results A total of 53 supraorbital neuralgia patients were included in this study. All patients experienced complete pain relief within one month. The median follow-up time of the 53 patients was 36.0 months (IQR, 12.0-72.0 months). A total of 13 patients experienced pain recurrence, with a median recurrence-free time of 97 months according to the Kaplan-Meier estimator. The cumulative proportion of recurrence-free survival was 96.2% at 12 months, 88.4% at 24 months, 82.7% at 36 months, 70.0% at 48 months, 66.3% at 60 months, and 49.7% at 97 months. All but one patient with recurrent pain underwent a second or third radiofrequency thermocoagulation procedure and achieved complete pain relief. Numbness of supraorbital nerve innervation occurred in all patients. However, the numbness scores gradually decreased over time. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation is a safe, effective treatment for supraorbital neuralgia patients who respond poorly to conservative treatments. These patients attained excellent long-term pain relief with a gradual reduction in numbness.
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- Hao Ren
- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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El Hossieny KM. Impact of combining pulsed and thermal radiofrequency on long-term therapy of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: A prospective study. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2020.1762460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Chen Z, Ren H, Zhao C, Luo F. Long-term Outcomes of Computerized Tomography-Guided Sphenopalatine Ganglion-Targeted Pulsed Radiofrequency for Refractory Cluster Headache. Pain Pract 2019; 20:289-296. [PMID: 31677216 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 10/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To further evaluate the efficacy and safety of computerized tomography-guided sphenopalatine ganglion-targeted pulsed radiofrequency treatment for patients with refractory episodic and chronic cluster headache (CH). METHODS Forty-five patients with refractory episodic CH and 14 patients with chronic CH who underwent computerized tomography-guided sphenopalatine ganglion-targeted pulsed radiofrequency between January 2011 and December 2018 at the Beijing Tiantan Hospital were included and analyzed in this retrospective cohort study. RESULTS A total of 59 patients underwent 106 computerized tomography-guided pulsed radiofrequency procedures throughout the observational period. Effective remission was observed in 95.6% and 64.3% of patients with refractory episodic and chronic CH, respectively. Repeated computerized tomography-guided sphenopalatine ganglion-targeted pulsed radiofrequency procedures for recurrent CH was also proven to be effective. No severe side effects or complications were observed in this study. CONCLUSION The computerized tomography-guided sphenopalatine ganglion-targeted pulsed radiofrequency procedure is an effective, safe, and repeatedly effective strategy for refractory CH. For patients who have not responded to conservative treatment, this minimally invasive intervention is a reliable alternative.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zheng Chen
- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Chunmei Zhao
- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Fang Luo
- Department of Pain Management, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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