Trigeminal neuralgia.
Although the full and precise etiology of TN still awaits further elucidation, this extremely painful disorder can be treated successfully by a variety of techniques, pharmacologic and surgical, with minimal side effects. There is no excuse in the 1990's for patients with TN not to be diagnosed promptly and treated expeditiously and successfully.
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Department of Neurological Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, NY 10011.
D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
D002220:Carbamazepine