Atlas of Surgical Therapy for Migraine and Tension-Type Headache

The approaches to the complex field of chronic headache are rapidly evolving; accordingly, this timely and well-illustrated volume offers an in-depth description of all currently available surgical options for the treatment of migraine and headache (MH).

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Atlas of Surgical Therapy for Migraine and Tension-Type Headache

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Atlas of Surgical Therapy for Migraine and Tension-Type Headache

Edoardo Raposio Editor

Atlas of Surgical Therapy for Migraine and Tension-Type Headache

Editor Edoardo Raposio Department of Medicine and Surgery University of Parma Parma, Italy

ISBN 978-3-030-29504-2    ISBN 978-3-030-29505-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29505-9 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

To my sons Jacopo and Giorgio

Preface

Migraine headache (MH) is a common disorder affecting over 324.1 million people worldwide, which can seriously decrease quality of life and work productivity of the patients. It is estimated that in the USA 37 million people suffer from MH, which is equal to 12% of the total population. The situation is similar in Europe, where more than 50% of adults reported at least one episode of headache during the last year and about 4% of the total population suffers from chronic headache. Furthermore, some studies indicate that the headache prevalence is increasing during the last decades in Europe. MH represents also a social and economic burden. In the USA, the total cost for MH treatment accounts for $13–17 billion each year and 112 million of missed workdays with an indirect loss of $13 billion. Despite its prevalence and debilitating nature, MH is still widely undiagnosed and undertreated. The first approach is usually a combination of pharmacologic treatments (both abortive and preventive drugs) and non-pharmacological interventions like behavioural and lifestyle changes. Despite all the available conservative options, a quite relevant group of MH patients