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Peri-operative Thalamus Structure and Metabolism Predict Response to Surgical Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralagia

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In this video, Dr. Tejas Sankar presents a study on trigeminal neuralgia conducted by the University of Alberta. The study aimed to investigate the structure and function of the thalamus in patients with trigeminal neuralgia undergoing surgery. The researchers found that non-responders to surgery had baseline differences in thalamic structure and experienced early post-operative changes in thalamic metabolism, which were not seen in responders. These findings suggest that the thalamus plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of trigeminal neuralgia and could be a promising predictor or biomarker for surgical outcomes. The study provides insight into improving treatment for this debilitating condition.

Keywords

trigeminal neuralgia

University of Alberta

thalamus

surgery

pathophysiology