Abducens nerve palsy after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of trigeminal ganglion
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https://doi.org/10.25305/unj.96112Keywords:
trigeminal neuralgia, radiofrequency ablation, abducens nerveAbstract
The paper deals with a case report about abducens nerve dysfunction after radiofrequency ablation of trigeminal ganglion in a female patient suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. The complication manifested with conjugate gaze palsy and occurred immediately after the procedure. Neurologic deficit resolved spontaneously in 4 months. Perifocal radiofrequency exposure and anatomical features of the patient caused this incident. Motor controlling oculomotor nerves functioning in the phase of testing can help to avoid such complications.
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