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Alexithymia and depression may predict treatment failure in patients undergoing Gamma Knife radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia: the potential contribution of colored pain drawings.
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Samanci Y, Yoruk Oner SS, Peker SAbstract
Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) effectively achieves high rates of pain control in trigeminal neuralgia (TN); however, psychological factors can also impact how individuals perceive pain and respond to treatment. The authors aimed to measure the effects of alexithymia and depression on GKRS outcomes, as well as the potential role of colored pain drawings (CPDs) in identifying patients who require additional psychological support.