Clinical Manual of Trigeminal Neuralgia

ISBN-13: 9781842142530 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 128 str.

M. Alan Stiles; Somsak Mitrirattanakul; James J. Evans

Opis

Addressing this need Clinical Manual of Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain familiarizes clincians with the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia and also makes them aware of the newer treatments available. Key areas covered include: * the most up-to-date information on recent advances in diagnostic procedures * medical and surgical management, including gamma knife surgery * guidelines on non-pharmacologic therapy. Written by a team from one of the leading centers for the study of neurologic head and neck pain, this is a highly useful practical reference for the clinician dealing with common and difficult-to-manage problems in this area.

Spis treści

Evaluation of the Facial Pain Patient. History of Illness. Physical Examination. Diagnostic Testing. Trigeminal Neuralgia-Differential Diagnosis. Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Differential Diagnosis of Facial Pain Disorders. The Clinical Approach to Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment. Pathogenesis of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Medical Approach to Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia. Surgical Approach to Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia. Medical Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Medications for Preventing Trigeminal Neuralgia. Medications for the Acute Trigeminal Neuralgia Attack. Surgical Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Injections and Rhizotomies. Decompression of the Trigeminal Nerve (The Janetta Procedure). Gamma Knife Surgery. Treatment of Refractory Cases of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Medication Management. Surgical Options. Nonpharmacologic Therapy. Recommended Reading

O autorze

M. Alan Stiles, Somsak Mitrirattanakul, James Evans