- 삼차신경절 차단을 받은 55예의 분석
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- 이선학,김용익,김진수,조욱연,박욱,Lee. Sun-Hak,Kim. Yong-Ik,Kim. Jin-Soo,Cho. Wook-Yeon,Park. Wook
- ㆍ 간행물명
- 大韓痛症學會誌
- ㆍ 권/호정보
- 1997년|10권 1호|pp.11-15 (5 pages)
- ㆍ 발행정보
- 대한통증학회
- ㆍ 파일정보
- 정기간행물| PDF텍스트
- ㆍ 주제분야
- 기타
Background : There are several treatment of trigeminal neuralgia including Gasserian Ganglion Block. This paper retrospectively analyze the efficacy of Gasserian Ganglion Block as main treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Methods : We studied 55 patients for followings; sex, age, duration from onset to visit, consulted mediator, causes, characteristics of pain, affected area, types of block, kinds and volume of used neurolytic agents, duration from first block to repeat block, types of repeat block, complications, if surgery was necessary after block. Results : Characteristic items of trigeminal neuralgia are similar with other studies. Mean duration of pain relief was 23 months. The duration was shortened in the repeat block. There were no significant complication. Conclusion : Considering Gasserian Ganglion Block as main treatment of trigeminal neuralgia is an effective and safe method. Therefore we would like to recommend the need to increase public awareness of trigeminal neuralgia and its possible treatment in pain clinics through mass commanication.