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In this paper, we describe our experience in treating migraine headache localized in the occipital area. Using our minimally-invasive approach, from June 2011 till January 2022, we have performed MH decompression surgery over 232 patients with occipital migraine trigger site. After a mean follow-up of 20 months (range, 3-62 months), patients...

In this paper, we describe our experience in treating migraine headache localized in the occipital area. Using our minimally-invasive approach, from June 2011 till January 2022, we have performed MH decompression surgery over 232 patients with occipital migraine trigger site. After a mean follow-up of 20 months (range, 3-62 months), patients...

•In this paper, we describe our mini-invasive approach for the deactivation of the auriculotemporal nerve in migraine surgery.•After a mean follow-up of 21 months (range, 3-67 months), patients complaining for temporal MH had 83% positive surgical outcome (50% complete MH elimination, 33% significant improvement).•Only rare minor complications...

Background and aim: Numerous details regarding preoperative planning of scalp expansion are of the utmost importance for maximizing the results of this procedure. Methods: The purpose of this paper is to describe the tips and tricks useful for obtaining the best results in scalp expansion. Results: Basic concepts and operative technique are...

Objective: The idea to treat occipital neuralgia patients with a surgical procedure is relatively recent. The aim of this paper was to describe the surgical techniques and our 12-year experience in this field. Materials and methods: From June 2011 till February 2022 we have performed surgery over 232 patients with occipital neuralgia. Results:...

BACKGROUND: Primary headache surgery is based on the concept that several peripheral cephalic nerves may act as trigger points; a complete neurolysis of the involved nerves is the key for obtaining a successful result. The aim of this paper was to detail the surgical approaches for primary headache surgery. METHODS: Three major trigger points...

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BACKGROUND: According to the most current theories, chronic inflammation of some cranial nerves give rise to an inflammatory chain that would result in migraines. As for frontally located attacks, the nerves involved are two (on each side): the supraorbital and the supratrochlear. Surgical treatment includes complete neurolysis of both of these...

INTRODUCTION: Surgical therapy of basal cell carcinomas (BCC) is based on complete excision of the neoplasm and its immediate suitable reconstruction. The aim of this work was to evaluate the possibility of creating a reconstructive algorithm in cases of scalp BCC, depending on the amplitude of the tumor. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A literature...

Background: Modern surgical therapy of chronic headaches/migraines is essentially based on the release/neurolysis of extracranial nerves, which, when compressed or inflamed, act as trigger points and, as such, trigger headache attacks. The aim of this article was to describe a novel maneuver we use as an aid in the preoperative planning of...

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