The Korean Journal of Pain

The Korean Pain Society (대한통증학회)
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Analysis of Fifty-five Patients with Gasserian Ganglion Block

삼차신경절 차단을 받은 55예의 분석

  • Lee, Sun-Hak (Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Ik (Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Soo (Taean Health Center and County Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Wook-Yeon (Sungno Pain Clinic) ;
  • Park, Wook (Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University)
  • 이선학 (순천향대학교 의과대학 마취과학교실) ;
  • 김용익 (순천향대학교 의과대학 마취과학교실) ;
  • 김진수 (태안보건의료원) ;
  • 조욱연 (성노통증크리닉) ;
  • 박욱 (순천향대학교 의과대학 마취과학교실)
  • Published : 1997.05.31
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Abstract

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.

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