Noninvasive linear accelerator radiosurgery as the primary treatment for trigeminal neuralgia

L. Frighetto; Antonio A. De Salles; Z. A. Smith; B. Goss; M. Selch; T. Solberg

doi:10.1212/WNL.62.4.660

Noninvasive linear accelerator radiosurgery as the primary treatment for trigeminal neuralgia

L. Frighetto, Antonio A. De Salles^*, Z. A. Smith, B. Goss, M. Selch, T. Solberg

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Neurological Surgery

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	660-662
Number of pages	3
Journal	Neurology
Volume	62
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.62.4.660
State	Published - Feb 24 2004

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