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October 2, 2025

Staged bilateral microsurgical rhizotomy for treatment of bilateral glossopharyngeal neuralgia: illustrative case.

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MBMegan M. J. BaumanMayo ClinicSBSemirra L. BayanMayo ClinicMCMaría Peris CeldaMayo Clinic

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Implication

Illustrative case demonstrates effective microsurgical intervention for bilateral GPN, highlighting safety and feasibility.

Key Points

  • Complete resolution of pain was achieved through staged bilateral microsurgical rhizotomy in a patient with bilateral GPN.
  • Following right-sided surgery, the patient later developed left GPN, but her swallowing function remained normal, enabling further intervention.
  • Utilizing detailed patient evaluation between surgical stages allowed for comprehensive risk assessment for dysphagia.
  • This case suggests staged microsurgical approaches could be a viable option for selected patients with bilateral GPN.

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Bauman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5d9383cbc991d0a1ff1dhttps://doi.org/10.3171/case25359
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