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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) treatment varies due to its complex nature. Options range from anticonvulsant medications to surgical interventions like microvascular decompression, ablative procedures, radiosurgery, and neurectomies.

Keywords:
facial painglycerolmicrovascular decompressionpartial sensory rhizotomyradiofrequencytrigeminal neuralgia

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pain Management
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a severe orofacial pain condition.
  • Distinguishing TN from other facial pain types is crucial for diagnosis.
  • TN is likely a heterogeneous disorder with varied underlying causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review 150 years of medical and surgical treatments for trigeminal neuralgia.
  • To highlight the diverse therapeutic landscape for TN management.
  • To emphasize the need for personalized treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of historical and current TN treatments.
  • Analysis of clinical experience in medical and surgical interventions.
  • Categorization of treatments based on patient suitability and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • First-line treatment for TN is anticonvulsant medication.
  • Surgical options include microvascular decompression, percutaneous ablative procedures (glycerol, radiofrequency), radiosurgery, and peripheral neurectomies.
  • Treatment choice depends on patient factors like comorbidities, anesthesia tolerance, and resource availability.

Conclusions:

  • No single treatment is universally effective for all TN patients.
  • Microvascular decompression offers safe, effective, and durable results.
  • Future research into molecular mechanisms may lead to novel, less invasive therapies.