Trigeminal trophic syndrome: a successful treatment with transcutaneous electrical stimulation

Concepts

Stimulation DeviceSurgeryWound HealingLocal Blood SupplyNeurostimulationDermatologyTranscutaneous Electrical StimulationMedicineTrigeminal Trophic SyndromeChronic Ulceration

Abstract

A patient with chronic ulceration of the face due to trigeminal nerve transection was successfully treated with transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES). This treatment leads to enhancement of local blood supply with consequent improved wound healing.

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