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ReviewPain and therapy2026

Research Progress on Radiofrequency Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia in the V2 Maxillary Nerve.

Huan Zhang, Chenxuan Xiao, Hanqi Wang

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Review in Pain and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Huan ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Qiantang Campus Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Chenxuan XiaoMedical College, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, People's Republic of China.
Hanqi WangDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, 1882 Zhong-Huan-South Road, Jiaxing, 314000, People's Republic of China. wanghanqi2025@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Primary trigeminal neuralgia (TN) involving the V2 maxillary nerve presents unique therapeutic challenges. Traditional radiofrequency techniques at the semilunar ganglion often lack selectivity and carry risks of injuring adjacent nerves. The recently refined CT-guided foramen ovale puncture radiofrequency thermocoagulation technique has significantly improved outcomes for V2 TN. This narrative review systematically explores the evolution of radiofrequency treatment for V2 TN, with a particular focus on comparing the efficacy and safety of different puncture pathways. We emphasize the superior clinical utility of the infrazygomatic approach, which offers greater precision and fewer complications than the obsolete orbital and mandibular routes. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of technical innovations, such as personalized needle modification, on treatment precision. This review aims to consolidate current evidence and provide practical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians managing this complex pain condition.

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CT-guidedRadiofrequencyThermocoagulationTrigeminal neuralgiaV2 nerve

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PMID41483116
PMCPMC12804568

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