ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2018
Surgical Therapy of Temporal Triggered Migraine Headache.
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- Frontal Trigger Site Deactivation for Migraine Surgical Therapy.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
- Long-term efficacy of superficial temporal artery ligation and auriculotemporal nerve transection for temporal cluster headache in adolescent.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2019Article
- Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency of zygomaticotemporal nerve for refractory temporal headaches.Anaesthesia reportsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe auriculotemporal and zygomaticotemporal nerves are the 2 primary trigger points in the temporal area of migraine headache. Different surgical approaches are described in literature, either open or endoscopic ones.
methodsWe described and delineated the currently adopted strategies to treat temporal trigger points in migraine headache. Furthermore, we reported our personal experience in the field.
resultsRegardless of the type of approach, outcomes observed were similar and ranged from 89% to 67% elimination / >50% reduction rates. All procedures are minimally invasive and only minor complications are reported, with an incidence ranging from 1% to 5%.
conclusionsJust like upper limb compressive neuropathies, migraine headache is believed to be caused by chronic compression of peripheral nerves (ie, the terminal branches of trigeminal nerve) caused by surrounding structures (eg, muscles, vessels, and fascial bands) the removal of which eventually results in improvement or elimination of migraine attacks. Particular attention should be paid to the close nerve/artery relationship often described in anatomical studies and clinical reports.
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