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The efficacy of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of primary glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This study evaluates the clinical efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided long duration, high voltage pulse radiofrequency (PRF) in managing primary glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN). Methods: Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed for 13 patients with primary GPN who underwent this treatment between August 2019 and October 2022. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were assessed pre-treatment and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-treatment. Additionally, the rates of discontinuation of oral oxcarbazepine and pregabalin, efficacy, and complication rates at 6 months post-procedure were monitored. Results: < 0.05). At the 6-month follow-up, 69.23% of patients achieved excellent and good efficacy, 84.61% demonstrated overall effectiveness, while 15.38% showed poor efficacy. No critical complications were reported in any case. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided, long-term, high-voltage PRF effectively relieves primary glossopharyngeal neuralgia and improves quality of life. Featuring ease of operation, high safety and minimal complications making it a promising approach for clinical application.

Source: Frontiers in Neurology

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1453598

Authors: Fubo Li, Hongcheng Lu, Gege Gong, Cehua Ou, Yue Zhang

Institutions: Southwest Medical University, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295