Five-Year Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Migraine Headaches

2010211 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Bahman Guyuron · Deutsche Bahn (Germany)

Jennifer S. Kriegler · Case Western Reserve University

J. Kelly Davis · Case Western Reserve University

Saeid B. Amini · Case Western Reserve University

Abstract

Based on the 5-year follow-up data, there is strong evidence that surgical manipulation of one or more migraine trigger sites can successfully eliminate or reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of migraine headache in a lasting manner.

Topics & Keywords

Migraine and Headache Studies Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 127, Issue 2, pp. 603-608

DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181fed456

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