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The characteristics of the patients in the study (n=17)
| Characteristic | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | |
| 30-39 | 1 (5.9) |
| 40-49 | 3 (17.6) |
| 50-59 | 7 (41.2) |
| ≥60 | 6 (35.3) |
| Sex | |
| Male | 5 (29.4) |
| Female | 12 (70.6) |
| Side of the face involved | |
| Right | 13 (76.5) |
| Left | 4 (23.5) |
| Preoperative duration of symptoms (years) | |
| Mean±SD | 5.8±2.4 |
| Range | 1–10 |
| Divisions of the trigeminal nerve involved | |
| V2 only | 3 (17.6) |
| V3 only | 6 (35.3) |
| V2 and V3 | 7 (41.2) |
| V1, V2, and V3 | 1 (5.9) |
SD – Standard deviation
