Why the study?
Does thermocoagulation of the Gasserian ganglion cause facial flushing associated with postoperative analgesia?
Population
33 patients undergoing thermocoagulation of the Gasserian ganglion
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
up to an hour postoperatively
Authors
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Facial flushing may signal effective analgesia after Gasserian ganglion thermocoagulation; single-case observation leaves utility unconfirmed.
Does thermocoagulation of the Gasserian ganglion cause facial flushing associated with postoperative analgesia?
Monitoring facial flushing during thermocoagulation of the Gasserian ganglion can indicate postoperative analgesia and help avoid unwanted sensory loss.
Drummond et al. (1983) studied this question.
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