The LCE Kit was designed by Dr. Allan B. Levin, MD and Dr. Eric R. Cosman, PhD, and has been used successfully by physicians for over 30 years in the treatment of severe intractable pain due to cancer and other pain syndromes.
The LCE-TC Electrode contains a built-in thermocouple (TC) temperature sensor for fastresponding monitoring of the radiofrequency heat lesioning process. Its sharpened exposed tip has 0.25 mm diameter and 1.8 mm tip length.
The LCE Kit comes with three LCE-LP Spinal Needle and stylet sets, each having a 20-gauge, 3½ inch long shaft and 30 degree bevel point.
References
- A. B. Levin and E. R. Cosman. A New Technique for Percutaneous Cordotomies Using a Temperature-Monitored Electrode., in Persistent Pain Vol. 3, pp. 259-264, Editors: S. Lipton and J. Miles, Grune and Stratton (New York), 1981.
- A. B. Levin and E. R. Cosman. Thermocouple-Monitored Cordotomy Electrode., Journal of Neurosurgery 1980; 53: 266-268.
