Handbook of Trigeminal Neuralgia
This book covers all aspects of trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) which is a common yet very painful condition of face and scalp. Chapters include historical perspective of the condition, clinical presentations, diagnosis, management strategy, drug therapy, diff
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Handbook of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Girija Prasad Rath Editor
Handbook of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Editor Girija Prasad Rath Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care Neurosciences Centre All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi India
ISBN 978-981-13-2332-4 ISBN 978-981-13-2333-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2333-1 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 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, express 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 Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Dedicated to the loving memory of my late mother, Smt. Indu Rath
Foreword
It gives me great pleasure and immense satisfaction to write the foreword for Handbook of Trigeminal Neuralgia, edited by Prof. Girija Prasad Rath of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The subject of trigeminal neuralgia is very close to my heart as I have been involved with the management of this painful affliction for almost four decades of my career. I established the practice of pain in the Neurosciences Centre of AIIMS where the editor, Prof. Rath, is currently working. It is heartening to see the Pain Clinic, which was established nearly two decades ago, continuing to cater to many patients of trigeminal neuralgia with latest treatment strategies. I give full credit to Prof. Rath for editing this excellent handbook apart from contributing a number of chapters himself; the book covers almost all the aspects of trigeminal neuralgia available in the literature. All the contributors have done full justice to the subject. There are descriptions of newer treatment options, such as injection of botulinum neurotoxin and neuromodulation, which may encourage practitioners to look for alternative options other than the usu
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