Accuracy of Electrode Position in Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation in Correlation With Clinical Efficacy

ConclusionThere was no significant correlation regarding aberrations of lead position from the planned position with clinical outcome. However, this study might be underpowered to detect such a correlation. The closest electrode contact to the vidian canal was in the stimulation area in all but one patient in the final programming. This indicates that, overall, the lead location does play a crucial role in SPG stimulation for cluster headache.

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Source: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface - September 7, 2020 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Guilherme S. Piedade, Jan Vesper, Rahel Hoyer, Thomas Klenzner, Philipp J. Slotty Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research