Nerve coblation for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A case report

Figure 1 Accessing the gasserian ganglion according to the Hartel anterior route.

Figure 2 Target confirmation by a computed tomographic scan.

Figure 3 Computed tomographic image showing the introducer needle and coblation wand (yellow arrow). The coblation wand extended approximately 5 mm beyond the introducer needle.

Figure 4 Computed tomographic three-dimensional skull reconstruction image showing the introducer needle and coblation wand (yellow arrow), which pierced the needle into the foramen ovale and reached the target nerve.