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What are the risks of Trigeminal Neuralgia surgery?
Every surgical procedure carries risks. A patient must undergo a complete evaluation before any surgery. Conditions that may increase the risk of adverse outcomes associated with surgery, such as hypertension, diabetes, and chronic lung disease, must be carefully assessed. If necessary, these conditions should be treated before surgery is performed. In addition to anesthesia and internal risks, every surgical procedure carries risks associated with the surgical procedure itself. All potential risks can be minimized by the surgeon's experience and diligence.
In surgeries for Trigeminal Neuralgia using microvascular decompression techniques:
* Wound site problems
* Cerebrospinal fluid leak
* Temporary facial paralysis
may occur. The surgeon must exercise caution to mitigate these risks. With proper care, these risks can be prevented in almost all patients, but the possibility of these complications is never zero.
In ablation treatments for Trigeminal Neuralgia performed via Foramen ovale function:
* Failure of pain relief
* Facial numbness
* Dry eye
* A very small possibility of developing persistent facial pain
can occur. However, when balloon compression is used for ablation, the chance of persistent facial pain is extremely low. Radiofrequency and alcohol injections carry a higher risk in this regard.
What are the risks of Trigeminal Neuralgia surgery?
Every surgical procedure carries risks. A patient must undergo a complete evaluation before any surgery. Conditions that may increase the risk of adverse outcomes associated with surgery, such as hypertension, diabetes, and chronic lung disease, must be carefully assessed. If necessary, these conditions should be treated before surgery is performed. In addition to anesthesia and internal risks, every surgical procedure carries risks associated with the surgical procedure itself. All potential risks can be minimized by the surgeon's experience and diligence.
In surgeries for Trigeminal Neuralgia using microvascular decompression techniques:
* Wound site problems
* Cerebrospinal fluid leak
* Temporary facial paralysis
may occur. The surgeon must exercise caution to mitigate these risks. With proper care, these risks can be prevented in almost all patients, but the possibility of these complications is never zero.
In ablation treatments for Trigeminal Neuralgia performed via Foramen ovale function:
* Failure of pain relief
* Facial numbness
* Dry eye
* A very small possibility of developing persistent facial pain
can occur. However, when balloon compression is used for ablation, the chance of persistent facial pain is extremely low. Radiofrequency and alcohol injections carry a higher risk in this regard.