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Is Surgical Treatment For Trigeminal Neuralgia Advisable?
Question: Do you have facilities for surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia at Apollo XXXXXXX and are you experienced in these?
Brief Answer:
Surgical facilities are available.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your details. I am pleased to inform you that the surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) are available at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, XXXXXXX Our team is well experienced with these treatment procedures.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Surgical facilities are available.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your details. I am pleased to inform you that the surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) are available at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, XXXXXXX Our team is well experienced with these treatment procedures.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I believe all surgical procedures have loss of sensory and motor functions of the face.which one has1.immediate relief. 2.most long lasting relief. 3.what is the approximate cost of this at your hospital. 4.have I to be hospitalized and for how many days?
Brief Answer:
Details are provided below.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
I agree with you that there is a risk of numbness of face after a surgical procedure, however, loss of motor function does not occur.
There are two procedures generally done to treat trigeminal neuralgia.
1. Radio-frequency ablation- In this, 80% of people get relief from pain, which is immediate relief. One day stay is needed and approximate cost is twenty five thousands rupees only.
2. Microvascular decompression (MVD)- 95% people get relief from pain, which is immediate. 5 days stay is needed and approximate cost is two lakhs rupees only.
Relief is long lasting in both procedures.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Details are provided below.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
I agree with you that there is a risk of numbness of face after a surgical procedure, however, loss of motor function does not occur.
There are two procedures generally done to treat trigeminal neuralgia.
1. Radio-frequency ablation- In this, 80% of people get relief from pain, which is immediate relief. One day stay is needed and approximate cost is twenty five thousands rupees only.
2. Microvascular decompression (MVD)- 95% people get relief from pain, which is immediate. 5 days stay is needed and approximate cost is two lakhs rupees only.
Relief is long lasting in both procedures.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Radio frequency ablation I think will be fine.in case of recurrence,can it be repeated after some years?
Brief Answer:
Generally, it is not repeated.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
If radio-frequency ablation fails, it is generally not repeated. This is because there is a chance of failure, even after it is repeated.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Generally, it is not repeated.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
If radio-frequency ablation fails, it is generally not repeated. This is because there is a chance of failure, even after it is repeated.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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