Trigeminal Balloon Compression Kit via Nested Catheter Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for treating trigeminal neuralgia, such as percutaneous balloon compression, face challenges due to difficulty in accessing the trigeminal region, particularly inserting a large needle into the foramen ovale, which limits their popularity despite having a high success rate and low complication rate.
Innovation Solution
A trigeminal neuralgic balloon compression kit with a simple structure that includes guide wires of different calibers to facilitate safe and effective access to the trigeminal ganglion region, using a sheath and balloon catheter system that can be easily inserted and inflated under radioscopic guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If percutaneous balloon compression is performed using traditional needle insertion methods, then treatment success rate is high (75%-85%), but the procedure is difficult to perform due to difficulty in inserting a large needle into the foramen ovale
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where the balloon catheter is inserted through the needle, and the needle is inserted through the foramen ovale. The balloon (4F) passes through the needle lumen, allowing the larger balloon to be delivered via the smaller needle tract, thereby facilitating access to the trigeminal ganglion region
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a needle as an intermediary tool to facilitate balloon catheter insertion. The needle serves as a guide and conduit, making it easier to position the balloon catheter accurately in the foramen ovale region without directly inserting the large balloon catheter alone
2Reliability
If percutaneous balloon compression is performed with traditional equipment, then treatment effectiveness is maintained, but procedural time is extended and complications increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by first inserting the needle through the foramen ovale under radioscopic guidance, confirming proper positioning before advancing the balloon catheter. This step-by-step preliminary positioning reduces procedural time and prevents complications by ensuring accurate placement before balloon inflation
3Reliability
If percutaneous balloon compression is performed with traditional methods, then treatment success is achieved, but the procedure requires sophisticated and high cost equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the procedure into distinct components: needle insertion, balloon catheter advancement, and balloon inflation. Each component uses simple, separately available equipment rather than requiring a single complex integrated system, making the procedure more accessible and cost-effective
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and safe percutaneous access to the trigeminal ganglion, reducing procedural time and complications, with a high success rate similar to existing methods while overcoming the difficulty of needle insertion into the foramen ovale.
Implementation Method 1
the nerve root behind the ganglion is compressed between the balloon and bone
Implementation Method 2
under radioscopic guidance
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a medical kit and method of administration for trigeminal balloon compression used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. The kit reaches the damaged area percutaneously and penetrates the balloon most effectively to the damaged spot. The present invention is a trigeminal neuralgic balloon compression kit which can overcome the aforementioned disadvantages; it is characterized by being a product kit and application method which has a simple structure and can easily and effectively convey the balloon to the damaged area.