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Microvascular decompression (MVD) and radiofrequency thermal lesioning of trigeminal rootlets (RFTR) offer close to the best results for TN. MVD has the disadvantage of being an open surgical procedure with its attendant risks and longer hospital stay, whereas RFTR is a short, \u2018day-care\u2019 procedure. However this latter procedure involves positioning of the RF needle in the area behind the trigeminal ganglion through the foramen ovale, which can pose significant challenges.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>To use the fluoroscopic support of a biplane catheter laboratory to access the foramen, and flat detector CT to confirm the location of the tip of the RF needle in the optimal position.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Fifty-three patients with TN underwent RFTR under local anesthesia with conscious sedation.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>All patients reported pain relief with hypesthesia over the offending trigeminal division. In seven patients the needle tip required repositioning according to the CT images. Two patients each had loss of corneal reflex and abducens nerve palsy after the procedure. No other complications were seen.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The superior view in two planes coupled with the anatomical confirmation of the position of the needle tip in the Meckel's cave during the rhizotomy reduces the need for multiple passages of the needle to access the foramen ovale and achieves accurate needle tip positioning. 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