Morphology of the trigeminal ganglion: anatomical structures related to trigeminal radiofrequency rhizotomy

Sayaci E. Y., KAHILOĞULLARI G., CÖMERT A., MORALI GÜLER T., Guner Y. E., Korkmaz A. C., ...More

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, vol.164, no.6, pp.1551-1566, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 164 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00701-022-05160-7
  • Journal Name: ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1551-1566
  • Keywords: Trigeminal ganglion, Trigeminal radiofrequency rhizotomy, Cadaver, Anatomy, ABDUCENS NERVE PALSY, NEURALGIA, COMPLICATION, RHIZOLYSIS
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common example of craniofacial neuralgia. Its etiology is unknown and is characterized by severe episodes of paroxysmal pain. The trigeminal ganglion and its adjacent anatomical structures have a complex anatomy. The foramen ovale is of great importance during surgical procedures such as percutaneous trigeminal rhizotomy for trigeminal neuralgia.