Dear Sir, Please Guide In The Case Of Post Operated

Posted on Fri, 26 Jul 2019

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Question : Dear Sir,
Please guide in the case of Post Operated Trigeminal neuralgia.
Post Operative Prognosis.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
80% of patients get good relief from pain after RF ablation.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, the patient underwent RF (radio-frequency) ablation. This is actually not an operation. It is a procedure where radiation is used to provide relief from pain. After RF ablation, about 80% of patients report good relief from pain.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (45 hours later)

Dear Sir, What are the Complications in 20 % cases.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Complications are minor.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Complications are minor. They include:

1. Numbness over face,

2. Lack of relief from pain over face.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM

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