Applied neurophysiology
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Appl Neurophysiol
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Indications, technical procedures, and complications are discussed for the performance of thermal electrocoagulation of the trigeminal preganglionic rootlets and gasserian ganglion. Specific steps in preoperative evaluation, premedication, anesthetic management, and technical performance of graded lesion-making utilizing radiographic control, physiologic stimulation and intraoperative patient monitoring are discussed. A survey of complications is presented.