Korean J Pain.  2024 Apr;37(2):178-181. 10.3344/kjp.23324.

Efficacy of high-voltage, long-duration pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of acute herpes zoster-related trigeminal neuralgia in a patient with permanent pacemaker

• Li LM
• Liu XD
• Liu Y
• Liu Tt
• Zhang ZL

• KMID: 2554957
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.23324

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  Fig. 1 Distribution area of the patient’s herpes lesion. The patient’s painful herpes lesion was present on the second right trigeminal nerve dermatome (maxillary branch). Permission to use this photo in the case report was obtained from the patient.

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  Fig. 2 CT-guided puncture of the Gasserian ganglion. (A) CT coronal view illustrating the RF needle tip entry into the foramen ovale; (B) CT sagittal view illustrating the radiofrequency needle tip entry into the foramen ovale; (C) Three-dimensional CT reconstruction showing the position of the needle tip in the foramen ovale.

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