Abstract:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is one of the most common forms of neuropathic pain found in the head and neck region, the diagnosis of which is clinical. Long-term oral medication offers no benefits for patients with TN. Interventions for these patients include percutaneous rhizotomy, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, balloon compression, botulinum neurotoxin, stereotactic Gamma knife radiosurgery and microvascular decompression. The aim of the present study was to investigate aspects of the diagnosis and treatment… Show more
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