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Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Posted On: 04-22-2015
Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia

What is Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia?

During a glycerol injection, glycerol is injected into the gasserion ganglion, a collection of nerve cell bodies at the base of the skull. This is used for the treatment of a facial pain disorder known as trigeminal neuralgia.

Conditions Treated with Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia:

Glycerol injection is utilized to treat trigeminal neuralgia, which is also known as tic douloureux.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia:

There are no non-surgical alternatives to glycerol injection for trigeminal neuralgia. However, other surgical alternatives include stereotactic radiosurgery on the brain and radiofrequency rhizotomy.

Anesthesia with Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia:

Glycerol injection for trigeminal neuralgia is performed with general anesthesia. However, the anesthesia is short-acting and is only used until the needle is placed for the procedure.

Potential Complications from Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia:

Potential risks following glycerol injection for trigeminal neuralgia include apnea and nerve damage. Some patients also experience bleeding at the puncture site. It is also possible for the surgeon to be unable to access the trigeminal nerve or gasserion ganglion.

Prognosis after Glycerol Injection for Trigeminal Neuralgia:

The prognosis for a positive end result following glycerol injection for trigeminal neuralgia is good.

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