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Predictive Model Development for Postoperative Complications in Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Balloon Compression

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) patients undergoing percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) may experience postoperative complications, warranting the investigation of influencing factors and preventive strategies. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 164 TN patients who underwent PBC was conducted to compare baseline characteristics and identify risk factors using LASSO regression. A multivariate logistic regression model was developed to predict complications. RESULTS: Significant differences were observed between complication and non-complication groups related to nerve branches, hypertension, compression duration, and CD4+ levels. The final model identified nerve branches, diabetes, compression duration, and CD4+ levels as independent risk factors. The model exhibited good discriminatory power (AUC = 0.793) and calibration, with meaningful clinical utility shown through DCA. CONCLUSIONS: The study established a predictive model for postoperative complications in TN patients undergoing PBC, offering a framework for preoperative risk assessment and tailored preventive interventions.

Source: World Neurosurgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124797

Authors: Yihui Du, Zenghui Xi, Yinzhan Wang, Wenchang Guo, Tao Qian

Institution: Hebei General Hospital

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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,943