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. 1987 Apr;50(4):485–487. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.50.4.485

Cryotherapy in the management of paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia.

J M Zakrzewska
PMCID: PMC1031889  PMID: 3585363

Abstract

Cryotherapy for the relief of pain is widely used in many conditions. The results of 83 cryotherapy sessions in 29 patients with paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia are reviewed over a five year period. Sixty three per cent of treated nerves, 41% of patients were pain free over one year and there was no permanent sensory loss.

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