《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2010, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (8): 728-730.

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Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation on Refractory Neuralgia after Craniotomy

WANG Tao, JIANG Jin-yu, ZHAO Ji-zong, et al   

  1. The Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2010-07-27 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2010-08-25 Online:2010-08-25

Abstract: ObjectiveTo analyse the therapeutic effect and safety of radiofrequency thermocoagulation on refractory neuralgia after craniotomy.MethodsFourteen patients with refractory neuralgia after craniotomy were treated by radiofrequency thermocoagulation. The pain degree (Numeric Rating Scales, NRS) and the complication were observed.ResultsNRS decreased significantly after treatment(P<0.01). No serious complication was observed after radiofrequency thermocoagulation except numbness. No patients recurred after one year follow-up.ConclusionRadiofrequency thermocoagulation is effective on refractory neuralgia after craniotomy.

Key words: craniotomy, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, neuralgia