Peripheral adriamycin injection for therapy of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: 42 cases report
Hu, Y.S.
Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 28(5): 281-3 319
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-0098 PMID: 8194416 Document Number: 408106
According to the principle that the axoplasm can transmit retrogradely. The author dissected peripheral branch of trigeminal nerve and injected adriamycin into the suffered nerve for treatment of 42 cases with trigeminal neuralgia. All cases were painless within 24h after operation. The effect is positive in the period of 3-18 months follow-up. It is a safe, reliable and uncomplicated treatment way for trigeminal neuralgia.