Peripheral Neurectomy of Infraorbital Nerve -A Treatment Option for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report.
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2015-02
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Abstract
Trigeminal neuralgia or tic douloureux is a commonly diagnosed facial pain syndrome with a female predominance and with peak occurrence
in the age group of above 50 years. Treatment options range from conservative pharmacologic therapy to invasive surgical procedures. The
mode of treatment is based on patient’s systemic health, compliance and severity of the disease. Peripheral neurectomy is the safest and
simplest method that can be accomplished under local anesthesia with minimum risks and excellent pain relief to the patient. However, there
are incidences where this mode of treatment also fails to manage the disease, and further surgical options must be considered. In this case
report, we present a case of a 50-year-old female patient who has undergone peripheral neurectomy of infraorbital nerve.
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Infraorbital nerve, Local anaesthesia, Peripheral neurectomy, Trigeminal neuralgia
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Reddy G V, Haranadha Reddy M R, Krishna I Venkat, Sultana Rehana. Peripheral Neurectomy of Infraorbital Nerve -A Treatment Option for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews. 2015 Feb; 1(9): 16-19.