Percutaneous computed tomography-guided spinal destructive procedures for pain control

Kanpolat Y., Savas A., Akyar S., Cosman E.

NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, vol.14, no.4, pp.229-238, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/00013414-200412000-00008
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.229-238
  • Keywords: computed tomography guidance, computed tomography electrodes, image-guided surgery, pain, cordotomy, trigeminal tractotomy, extralemniscal myelotomy, CERVICAL CORDOTOMY, TRIGEMINAL TRACTOTOMY, TECHNICAL NOTE, EXTRALEMNISCAL MYELOTOMY, RADIOFREQUENCY CORDOTOMY, SPINOTHALAMIC TRACT, CORD, NUCLEOTOMY, MANAGEMENT, ELECTRODE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The techniques and results of the main percutancous procedures performed using image guidance with computerized tomography, including cordotomy, trigeminal tractotomy-nucleotomy, and extralemniscal myelotomy, are presented. The advantages of image guidance for anatomical orientation during the procedures and the newly designed radiofrequency needle-electrode systems are stressed.