Zhaomin Fan1, Zhong Fan, Haibo Wang. 1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, PR China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To introduce a new procedure for the treatment of intractable cases of migraine. STUDY DESIGN: To eliminate the excessive vascular and nervous effect by ligation of superficial temporal artery and middle meningeal artery and severance of greater superficial petrosal nerve. RESULTS: A total of 10 patients with cases of severe migraine underwent the surgery. A follow-up of 2 to 18 years showed no recurrences. Among the patients, three were living and well for more than 10 years. CONCLUSION: With an extradural approach, the procedure is relatively safe and simple. It stands as a good alternative for the treatment of intractable cases of migraine.
OBJECTIVE: To introduce a new procedure for the treatment of intractable cases of migraine. STUDY DESIGN: To eliminate the excessive vascular and nervous effect by ligation of superficial temporal artery and middle meningeal artery and severance of greater superficial petrosal nerve. RESULTS: A total of 10 patients with cases of severe migraine underwent the surgery. A follow-up of 2 to 18 years showed no recurrences. Among the patients, three were living and well for more than 10 years. CONCLUSION: With an extradural approach, the procedure is relatively safe and simple. It stands as a good alternative for the treatment of intractable cases of migraine.
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