{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Neuronavigation assisted percutaneous balloon compression of the gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia. How I do it.
{Author}: Rochat P;Springborg JB;Birkeland P;Agerlin N;
{Journal}: Acta Neurochir (Wien)
{Volume}: 166
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jul 31
{Factor}: 2.816
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00701-024-06203-x
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia includes percutaneous techniques, including balloon compression, first described in 1983 by Mullan and Lichtor (J Neurosurg 59(6):1007-1012, 6).<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Here we present a safe and simple navigation-assisted percutaneous technique for balloon compression, which can also be used for glycerol injection.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The navigation-assisted percutaneous technique for balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia is a quick and safe treatment for patients not candidates for microvascular decompression.