J Korean Pain Soc.  1997 May;10(1):11-15.

Analysis of Fifty - five Patients with Gasserian Ganglion Block

• Lee SH
• Kim YI
• Kim JS
• Cho WY
• Park W

Abstract

BACKGROUND
There are several treatment of trigeminal neuralgia including Gasserian Ganglion Block. This paper retrospectively analyze the efficacy of Gasserian Ganglion Block as main treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
METHODS
We studied 55 patients for followings; sex, age, duration from onset to visit, consulted mediator, causes, characteristics of pain, affected area, types of block, kinds and volume of used neurolytic agents, duration from first block to repeat block, types of repeat block, complications, if surgery was necessary after block
RESULTS
Charcteristic items of trigeminal neuralgia are similar with other studies. Mean duration of pain relief was 23 months. The duration was shortened in the repeat block. There were no significant complication.
CONCLUSION
Considering Gasserian Ganglion Block as main treatment of trigeminal neuralgia is an effective and safe method. Therefore we would like to recommend the need to increase public awareness of trigeminal neuralgia and its possible treatment in pain clinics through mass commanication.

Keyword

Pain; Trigeminal neuralgia, analgesia; Gasserian Ganglion Block

MeSH Terms

Humans
Pain Clinics
Retrospective Studies
Trigeminal Ganglion*
Trigeminal Neuralgia