The histopathological and electron-microscopic examination of the stereotactic pulsed radiofrequency and conventional radiofrequency thermocoagulation lesions in rat brain

Tun K., Savas A., Sargon M. F., Solaroglu I., Kanpolat Y.

NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH, cilt.28, sa.8, ss.841-844, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1179/016164106x110409
  • Dergi Adı: NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.841-844
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: electron microscope, light microscope, pulsed-RF, ultrastructure, DORSAL-ROOT GANGLION, PAIN, DENERVATION, NEUROTOMY
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Neurodestructive procedures have been used for treating intractable pain for a long time. Pulsed radiofrequency (RF) is a newly defined energy type. Pulsed RF may be used in the treatment of patients with some pain syndromes in whom the pain could not be controlled by the alternative techniques. The objective of the present study was to examine the histological and electron microscopical changes in rat brain after pulsed RF application.