2022
DOI: 10.1111/head.14269
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Blink reflex: A practical test to evaluate the trigeminal nerve injury following percutaneous balloon compression for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the blink reflex (BR) in estimating the potential injury of trigeminal nerve following percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) surgery, and to determine the association between BR alterations and early surgical outcomes. Methods:In this single-center, prospective before-and-after study, a total of 74 patients who had primary trigeminal neuralgia and scheduled for PBC between October 2020 and June 2021 were prospectively included. BR testing and facial sensory assessment were performed pre… Show more

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“…PBC is an efficient method that is associated with less trauma and fewer complications. 11,12 The results of our study are similar to those of Ma C et al 14 suggesting that while both PBC and MVD achieve ideal immediate postoperative pain relief and long-term effective rate in the treatment of TN, PBC is associated with lower rate of surgery-related complications.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
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“…PBC is an efficient method that is associated with less trauma and fewer complications. 11,12 The results of our study are similar to those of Ma C et al 14 suggesting that while both PBC and MVD achieve ideal immediate postoperative pain relief and long-term effective rate in the treatment of TN, PBC is associated with lower rate of surgery-related complications.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…13 However, MVD requires craniotomy that is associated with certain risks such as facial nerve palsy, hearing impairment, paralysis, etc. 14 , 15 In recent years, the development and advancement of minimally invasive surgical technologies such as PBC, have become increasingly popular in the treatment of TN. PBC is an efficient method that is associated with less trauma and fewer complications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%