trigeminal neuralgia/vomiting

Radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) is widely used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (TN); however, the optimal temperature at which RFT is most efficacious remains under much debate. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the lowest temperature at which morbidity could be minimized and

Common complications of neurolytic mandibular nerve block are hypoesthesia, dysesthesia, and chemical neuritis. We report a rare complication, prolonged severe vertigo and ataxia, after neurolytic mandibular blockade in a patient suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. Coronoid approach was used for

BACKGROUND To evaluate the results of conventional radiofrequency thermorhizotomy (CRT) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in patients with failed medical management. METHODS Patients with Trigeminal neuralgia who were referred to us for 'limited intervention' during the time frame July-2011 to Jan-2013

BACKGROUND In trigeminal neuralgia, when drug treatment proves ineffective, other management options must be considered. In this context, conventional radiofrequency of Gasser's ganglion is a safe and effective alternative. METHODS We describe 5 patients with long-evolving trigeminal neuralgia

OBJECTIVE The case of a patient who was successfully treated with i.v. phenytoin for an acute exacerbation of refractory trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is reported. CONCLUSIONS A 77-year-old, 87-kg Caucasian man with a 12-year history of right-sided, classical TN was admitted for an acute exacerbation of

Patient comfort during percutaneous radiofrequency electrocoagulation for trigeminal neuralgia provides better working conditions for the surgeon and makes the patient more willing to return if a second procedure is necessary. This study evaluates five different regimens for analgesia and sedation

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to review the efficacy and safety of microvascular decompression (MVD) for idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (ITN) in elderly patients older than 65 years. METHODS From June 2006 to June 2011, a total of 59 elderly patients with ITN underwent MVD. We performed a

OBJECTIVE To critically examine the efficacy and safety of microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in elderly patients. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of medical records, followed by prospective follow-up. The outcome data from 44 MVD operations for TN performed

BACKGROUND Current standard of care for trigeminal neuralgia is treatment with the sodium channel blockers carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine, which although effective are associated with poor tolerability and the need for titration. BIIB074, a Nav1.7-selective, state-dependent sodium-channel blocker,

Go-rei-san is a Japanese traditional medicine that is used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. We report here four patients for whom Go-rei-san was effective in treating pain associated with intractable trigeminal neuralgia. Three patients could not continue carbamazepine due to

An 18-year-old male with a medical history of trigeminal neuralgia presented to the emergency department with complaints of severe abdominal pain associated with nausea, projectile vomiting, and watery diarrhea with no fever, rigors, and chills. The abdominal examination was unremarkable. His lab

Dear Editor, the practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine described psoriasis some 2000 years ago (1). Psoriasis vulgaris is a common, chronic inflammatory skin disease whose worldwide prevalence ranges from 0.1-3% (2,3). Understanding the role of the immune system in psoriasis and the

Oral medication is the simplest way in treatment of chronic pain. For cancer pain oral analgesics are efficacious in more than 90% of the patients. When a causal therapy of pain (e.g. chemotherapy, operation) fails an analgesic ladder with oral analgesics is instituted. This ladder starts with a

OBJECTIVE We report on a patient with a neuropathic facial pain syndrome, including elements of trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and dysphagia. After failing medical and surgical decompressive treatments, the patient underwent implantation of a motor cortex stimulation (MCS)

BACKGROUND and purposes. The purpose of this study was to identify the specific characteristics of headaches associated with cerebral arteriovenous malformations in order to differentiate them from other known entities of headaches such as migraine, cluster headache, and trigeminal neuralgia. This