Stellmed Updates: Trigeminal neuralgia.

  • D Lamprecht Part time, Senior lecturer, Department of Neurosurgery, Tygerberg Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, Private Practice, Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic and Netcare Kuilsrivier Hospital.

Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a condition characterised by severe facial pain which in certain cases may seriously affect patients’ quality of life. Effective management of this condition is possible and involves medical, interventional and surgical modalities. (SA Fam Pract 2004;46(2): 43)

Author Biography

D Lamprecht, Part time, Senior lecturer, Department of Neurosurgery, Tygerberg Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, Private Practice, Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic and Netcare Kuilsrivier Hospital.
MBChB, MMed (Neurosurg).
Published
2004-03-01
Issue
Vol 46, No 2 - March 2004
Section
Review Articles
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