What is Percutaneous ballon compression rhizotomy?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: Rhizotomy
Percutaneous ganglion balloon compression (PBC) rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that selectively severs problematic nerve roots. It is a treatment option done to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia.
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Percutaneous ballon compression rhizotomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy sensation in head | 1 | |
| Numbness in face | 1 |
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