Role of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Rhizotomy for atypical facial pain syndrome
APMC-Annals of Punjab Medical College. 2018; 12 (3): 215-218
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Atypical facial Pain is a debilitating condition characterized by stabbing, burning and dysesthetic sensation. With a variety of underlying causes neurosurgeons has struggled to find its effective treatments. Surgical options available for the treatment of atypical fascial pain are radiofrequency Rhizotomy, glycerol Rhizotomy and balloon compression. Radiofrequency Rhizotomy is currently use in Pakistan. Studies have shown that it is less costly with minimal complication rate as compared with the other surgical interventions. But up till now, no study has been conducted in Pakistan to assess its efficacy
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Ann. Punjab Med. Coll.
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2018
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