title: Successful use of a thermoplastic dressing in two cases of the trigeminal trophic syndrome.
abstract: Treatment of trigeminal trophic syndrome is challenging and often unsatisfactory, particularly in patients with cognitive impairment. We report the novel use of a thermoplastic dressing in two patients with trigeminal trophic syndrome. Use of the dressing resulted in successful healing of ulceration in both patients, which has been maintained in the short term, representing a simple and economical therapeutic option in the management of this difficult condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Solihull Hospital, Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK. pwpreston@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Preston
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Orpin
authors.forename: W F G
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Zaki
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D009666:Nose; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013577:Syndrome; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing