Our experience of using of the pulse radiofrequency ablation for treatment of pudendal neuralgia
Abstract
GOAL: evaluate the effectiveness of the pulse radiofrequency in treatment of the pudendal nerve neuralgia.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: 44 patients with pudendal neuralgia were included in the study. The Nantes criteria were used for selection of the patients to PRF ablation. The results were assessed by visual analogue scale VAS. 0–2 — excellent, 3–4 — good result, over 5 — poor result. The result were evaluate at 3,6,12 months after ablation.
RESULTS: 18 patients (40,9%) had excellence result, 17 (38,6%) — good result and 9 (20,4%) had no any improvement.
CONCLUSION: Pulse radiofrequency ablation of pudendal nerve in patients suffered from pelvic pain is effective and safety method.
About the Authors
D. A. Chagava
Central Clinical Hospital of Civil Aviation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
O. N. Dreval
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
V. E. Kim
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Chagava D.A., Dreval O.N., Kim V.E. Our experience of using of the pulse radiofrequency ablation for treatment of pudendal neuralgia. Russian Neurosurgical Journal named after Professor A. L. Polenov. 2020;12(1):44-47. (In Russ.)
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