Pulsed mode radiofrequency lesioning to treat chronic post-tonsillectomy pain (secondary glossopharyngeal neuralgia).

Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2003 · Benefit · Very low evidence

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The authors report a single case of chronic post-tonsillectomy pain (secondary glossopharyngeal neuralgia) that was successfully managed with pulsed radiofrequency lesioning.

Study snapshot

PublicationPain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2003

Study typecase_report

Reported directionBenefit

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is an uncommon orofacial pain syndrome. Primary GPN is idiopathic, whereas secondary GPN has identifiable causes: tonsillectomy, peritonsillar abscesses, invasive cancer, and trauma. Despite these differences, both types of GPN present similarly and can recur. Pulsed mode radiofrequency lesioning is a safe, non-destructive treatment method and hence, useful in neuropathic pain conditions. We present the first case of chronic post-tonsillectomy pain (secondary glossopharyngeal neuralgia), that was successfully managed with pulsed radiofrequency lesioning.

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Study typecase_report

Effect directionbenefit

PopulationPatient with chronic post-tonsillectomy pain (secondary glossopharyngeal neuralgia)

Sample size1

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The authors report a single case of chronic post-tonsillectomy pain (secondary glossopharyngeal neuralgia) that was successfully managed with pulsed radiofrequency lesioning.

Outcomes measured

Chronic post-tonsillectomy pain / secondary glossopharyngeal neuralgia management
Treatment success with pulsed radiofrequency lesioning

Limitations

Single case report
No quantitative outcome measures reported in abstract
No control/comparator described
Radiofrequency parameters (e.g., frequency, dose) not reported in abstract

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1046/j.1533-2500.2003.03028.x
PubMed: 17147673

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