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Clinical Outcomes of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Joint Authors
Mackay, Alexander R.
Thumma, Sudheer R.
Elaimy, Ameer L.
Lee, Christopher M.
Lamoreaux, Wayne T.
Hanson, Peter W.
Demakas, John J.
Fairbanks, Robert K.
Cooke, Barton S.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Since its introduction by Leksell, Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has become increasingly popular as a management approach for patients diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (TN).
For this reason, we performed a modern review of the literature analyzing the efficacy of GKRS in the treatment of patients who suffer from TN.
For patients with medically refractory forms of the condition, GKRS has proven to be an effective initial and repeat treatment option.
Cumulative research suggests that patients treated a single time with GKRS exhibit similar levels of facial pain control when compared to patients treated multiple times with GKRS.
However, patients treated on multiple occasions with GKRS are more likely to experience facial numbness and other facial sensory changes when compared to patients treated once with GKRS.
Although numerous articles have reported MVD to be superior to GKRS in achieving facial pain relief, the findings of these comparison studies are weakened by the vast differences in patient age and comorbidities between the two studied groups and cannot be considered conclusive.
Questions remain regarding optimal GKRS dosing and targeting strategies, which warrants further investigation into this controversial matter.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Elaimy, Ameer L.& Hanson, Peter W.& Lamoreaux, Wayne T.& Mackay, Alexander R.& Demakas, John J.& Fairbanks, Robert K.…[et al.]. 2011. Clinical Outcomes of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Elaimy, Ameer L.…[et al.]. Clinical Outcomes of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Elaimy, Ameer L.& Hanson, Peter W.& Lamoreaux, Wayne T.& Mackay, Alexander R.& Demakas, John J.& Fairbanks, Robert K.…[et al.]. Clinical Outcomes of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508126
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508126