Tic Douloureux (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Julie Dixon, MD

Coauthor:

Lisa Chan, MD, FACEP

Medical Editor:

Ruben Olmedo, MD

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

James Ungar, MD

Surgery

When pain cannot be controlled with medication, surgical options should be discussed with a neurosurgeon. Surgery could range from simple injections of anesthetic into the trigeminal nerve to complex procedures that must be performed in the operating room. In general, the more complex procedures provide longer-lasting pain relief but with greater potential for more serious complications.

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