Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) consists of excruciating paroxysmal pain, which lasts for seconds to minutes, in the distribution of fifth cranial nerve. TN is not life-threatening, but life became miserable because of high intensity of pain. This study aimed to assess the overall success rates of different treatments, considering pain relief, recurrence rates, and potential side effects.
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Poonia et al. (2024) studied this question.
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