| Literature DB >> 3177024 |
A Palma1, J Holzer, O Cuadra, J Palma.
Abstract
The main elements of the percutaneous spinothalamic tractotomy technique by the lateral approach are presented and the results obtained in 163 consecutive patients are communicated. We emphasize the importance of its early use in cases of intractable pain avoiding drug addiction. The simplicity of the method permits a less strict selection of the patients compared with the classic open cordotomy.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3177024 DOI: 10.1007/bf01402889
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Neurochir (Wien) ISSN: 0001-6268 Impact factor: 2.216