Surgical Outcomes for Rhinogenic Contact Point Headaches

Authors:
  • ZAZekeriya Alioglu
    Zekeriya Alioglu
  • NANurettin Akyol
    Nurettin Akyol
  • AUAhmet Ural
    Ahmet Ural
  • OBOsman Bahadir
    Osman Bahadir
  • RCRefik Caylan
    Refik Caylan
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the surgical outcome in patients diagnosed as having rhinogenic contact point headaches (RCPH). Subjects and Methods: Thirty-six patients (aged 17–58 years) with RCPH underwent mini functional endoscopic sinus surgery procedures. Patients’ pain complaints were evaluated with a visual analog scale (VAS) both pre- and postoperatively. Results: All patients reported a decrease in the intensity of pain postoperatively. Nineteen patients (52.7%) reported complete relief. The difference between the preoperative (mean 8.62) and postoperative VAS pain scores (mean 2.11) was statistically very significant (p = 0.0000). No major complications were encountered. Conclusion: The removal of contact points in patients with RCPH is very effective in carefully selected patients.