The contrast between physicians seen by the medical board and those seen in private practice

Twenty-two patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia were treated by thermocoagulation from June 92 to June 94 at H?tel-Dieu de France Hospital. Epidemiological, clinical, para-clinical elements and the therapeutic approach were studied. The results after a median follow-up of one year were satisfactory in twenty patients (90.9%) who became asymptomatic. No major complication was noticed. Two recurrences occurred however, one responded to another thermolesion. We propose and discuss this technic for the treatment of the trigeminal neuralgia.