Evaluation of the Efficiency of Botox Therapy in a Patient With Unilateral Idiopathic Neuralgy on the Trigeminal Nerve

Susak, Zoran and Popovski, Vladimir and Baftijari, Denis and Mitikj, Jovana (2022) Evaluation of the Efficiency of Botox Therapy in a Patient With Unilateral Idiopathic Neuralgy on the Trigeminal Nerve. Macedonian Dental Review, 45 (4). pp. 147-150. ISSN 2545-4757

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Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia (ТN) often known as „painful tick“ or „tic douloureux“ is a neurogenic disease that affects the facial segment. According to the intensity and clinical parameters of the pain, it is one of the most severe pain that the patient experiences on a daily basis. Botox therapy in trigeminal neuralgia is a relatively new strategy (innovative therapy for the treatment of orofacial pain), which is still in the experimental phase worldwide. Positive results have been reported in middle-aged and
elderly patients who have been receiving conservative treatment (medications), despite skepticism regarding the side effects and complications of surgical treatment.
The purpose of this case report is to describe the effect of botox therapy and improve the quality of life in a patient with idiopathic, unilateral trigeminal neuralgia which
affects all three branches of the trigeminal nerve and is one of the most severe forms of this disease. Key words: Botox therapy, idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia,
trigeminal nerve.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Zoran Susak
Date Deposited:	20 May 2024 11:56
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2024 09:59
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/34096

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