Park Kwan, Cho Kyung Rae (eds.) Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Comprehensive Guide

Springer, 2023. — 250 p. — ISBN: 978-981-19-9170-7.This book is focused on surgical treatment in trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Though microvascular decompression (MVD) is the definite treatment for medically uncontrollable TN, manual-focused surgical treatments are rare. This book includes an overall view of TN, from diagnosis to treatment, more focused on technical pearls on MVD for neurosurgeons. Essential information on anatomy and pathophysiology is provided. The main topics would be indications, surgical considerations, electrophysiological monitoring during MVD surgery, and outcomes of surgery. Furthermore, other non-surgical peripheral block techniques, radiosurgery, and recently updated techniques will be discussed. The main target of this book will be neurosurgeons, neurosurgical trainees, and also other physicians who are in charge of patients suffering from neuralgia pains.Basics of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Overview of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Pathogenesis of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Clinical Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Differential Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Electrophysiolog​ical Diagnosis “Now and Future” for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Recent Advances and Future Perspective in MRI Technique for the Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Medical Treatment in Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Microvascular Decompression
Anesthetic Management of Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Intraoperative Neurophysiologic​al Monitoring for Trigeminal Neuralgia in Microvascular Decompression.
The Principal Surgical Techniques for Microvascular Decompression:​ Surgical Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Pitfalls and Pearls in Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia; Transposition Procedure.
Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage and Closing Technique for Microvascular Decompression.
Operative Complications of Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Postoperative Prognosis After Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Redo Surgery for Failed MVD.
Ablative Treatment and Related Issues
Nerve Block, Pulsed RF Treatment, and Percutaneous Neurolysis for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermal Rhizotomy for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Percutaneous Balloon Compression and Glycerol Rhizotomy.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Surgical Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia:​ Partial Sensory Rhizotomy.
Neuromodulation for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Glossopharyngeal​ Neuralgia Focusing on Microvascular Decompression.
Otalgia and Geniculate Neuralgia.