A case of severe trigeminal neuralgia: recovery by means of stellate ganglion block with procaine. Discussion of possible mechanisms of action

Drug and invasive treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) are often fraught with problems. Knowledge of the involvement of the autonomic nervous system, especially the sympathetic portion, in the pain process has grown rapidly in recent years. Both nociceptive and neuropathic pain can be mai...

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Main Authors: Cristina Afi Lopes, Lorenz Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605231164479