Atypical Complications Following Surgical Excision of Carotid Body Tumours

Diagnostic Approach, Treatment, and Outcomes of Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannomas: A Global Narrative Review

“…A more recent treatment option includes intraparotid botulism toxin injection, although the long‐term efficacy of this treatment option remains ill defined 85 . Similar to HS, FBS can be transient and resolve over time, but it is often very disabling and persistent, as evidenced by the cases evaluated in our review 84 …”

“…Although pharmacologic treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can be used as analgesics in combination with anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, or tricyclic antidepressants with anticholinergic effects, the efficacy rates of these treatments are low. 84 A more recent treatment option includes intraparotid botulism toxin injection, although the long-term efficacy of this treatment option remains ill defined. 85 Similar to HS, FBS can be transient and resolve over time, but it is often very disabling and persistent, as evidenced by the cases evaluated in our review.…”

“…85 Similar to HS, FBS can be transient and resolve over time, but it is often very disabling and persistent, as evidenced by the cases evaluated in our review. 84 Another emerging theme was differences in practice patterns between US and internationally treated cases. A multitude of factors could account for variations in the choice of diagnostic procedures and surgical technique such as surgeon preferences, aptitudes, skills, and training; patient preferences; and health insurance payers.…”

“…The pain gradually lessens with subsequent mastication but resurfaces upon taking the first bite of the next meal as triggers include simple chewing or swallowing when in contact with food. Although pharmacologic treatments such as nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory medications can be used as analgesics in combination with anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, or tricyclic antidepressants with anticholinergic effects, the efficacy rates of these treatments are low 84 . A more recent treatment option includes intraparotid botulism toxin injection, although the long‐term efficacy of this treatment option remains ill defined 85 .…”