Related Experiment Videos
[Trigeminal neuralgia and treatment options]
Erdinç Civelek1, Tufan Cansever, Murat Imer
1Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial pain due to trigeminal nerve issues. This review explores surgical treatments for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia, focusing on various neurosurgical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pain Medicine
Context:
- Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating facial pain syndrome.
- Characterized by paroxysmal, lancinating, shock-like pain within the trigeminal nerve distribution.
- Often linked to vascular compression of trigeminal nerve axons, termed hyperactive dysfunctional syndrome.
Purpose:
- To review and discuss various neurosurgical modalities for treating idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia.
- To provide an overview of current surgical treatment options for this specific pain condition.
Summary:
- Trigeminal neuralgia involves severe facial pain linked to the trigeminal nerve.
- Vascular compression is a suspected cause of this hyperactive dysfunctional syndrome.
- The review focuses on different surgical approaches for idiopathic cases.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of neurosurgical interventions for trigeminal neuralgia management.
- Aims to inform clinicians and researchers about available surgical options.
- Contributes to understanding the surgical landscape for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia.