Percutaneous radiofrequency trigeminal rhizotomy in a patient with an implanted cardiac pacemaker |
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| Authors: | Sun Deidre A Martin Lynn Honey Christopher R |
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| Affiliation: | FRCPC, Department of Anesthesia, Vancouver General Hospital, Rm 2449, 910 West 10th Ave., Vancouver V5Z 4E3, BC Canada. |
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| Abstract: | Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation is a frequently used treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Radiofrequency is another potential source of electromagnetic interference to implanted cardiac pacemakers. Our patient had a permanent pacemaker and underwent the procedure without incident. |
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