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For the treatment of intercostal neuralgias we have introduced CT scan control for the percutaneous approach to the spinal ganglia and the posterior roots at thoracic level with greater precision and lower risk.
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Garcia Cosamalòn, P.J., Mostaza, A., Fernandez, J. et al. Dorsal percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy guided with CT scan in intercostal neuralgias. Acta neurochir 109, 140–141 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01403009
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