Characteristics of clinical manifestations of trigeminal neuralgia of the inhabitants of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

Abstract

The aim of the study was to identify clinical and demographic characteristics of the trigeminal neuralgia in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), based on a retrospective and prospective analysis. A comprehensive analysis and evaluation of archival material of Neurology department of Republican hospital N2 - the Center for Emergency Medical Aid for 2 001-2011 was carried out. A prospective study was performed in 77 patients (60 women and 17 men) at the Department of Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery and Neurology, RB N 2 CEMP. Studies have revealed the prevalence of patients with trigeminal neuralgia among women of Yakut ethnic group. The clinical course was more common combined lesion branches of the trigeminal nerve, often with separate injury suffered second branch of the trigeminal nerve. The results will be the basis for the improvement of care for patients with trigeminal neuralgia living in the North

Keywords

• невралгия тройничного нерва
• тригеминальная невралгия
• этническая принадлежность
• якуты
• совершенствование оказания лечебно-профилактической помощи
• организация здравоохранения
• neuralgia of trigeminus
• trigeminal neuralgia
• ethnicity
• yakuts
• improving the provision of medical and preventive care
• public health organization