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- Provides both theoretical and practical information on migraine surgery
- Edited by a respected expert in this field
- Includes a critical analysis of this contoversial topic
This book serves as a clinical guide for plastic surgeons treating patients suffering from migraines. It is divided into two parts - theory and practice. The first part provides the reader with detailed information on the pathophysiology of migraines, the theoretical surgical procedure and the current scientific evidence. In the practical part, the authors describe the course of the treatments - from patient selection to Botox test and decompression, to surgery of the nose, temple, neck and forehead. The book`s closing sections present a critical analysis of this controversial topic, together with a scientific outlook. In addition to plastic surgeons, the book will benefit clinicians from other medical specialities who are not yet familiar with this topic but are interested in it. Table of Contents- What is migraine?
- Myths and Misperception
- Pathophysiology of migraine
- History of migraine surgery
- How does migraine surgery work?
- Current scientific evidence
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Course of treatment
- Patient selection
- The Botox test
- PREEMPT vs Decompression
- The surgery (nose, temple, neck, forehead)
- Follow-up
- Controversy
- Perspective
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