For professionals and general readers alike, there are already a perplexing number of
books on migraine commercially available. Who needs yet another one? There are probably …

There is no simple straightforward answer as to the mechanism of migraine surgery. The
explanations offered here are an approximation. The fundamental obstacle to a concise …

The surgical treatment of migraines is not a new phenomenon. Since conservative
measures yielded few treatment successes, a surgical solution was pursued early on. The …

Migraine is a disabling condition with complex pathophysiology, most probable reflecting a
genetically determined disorder of sensory processing. 1, 2 The worldwide burden of …

The definition of migraine is mainly descriptive: there is no diagnostic test and no useful
biomarker. Migraine attacks are invisible but can present with an encyclopedia of …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of migraines. Review common physical exam
findings of a patient with a migraine. Explain how surgical intervention can help stop …

A mere serendipitous finding has culminated in a life-changing development for patients and
a colossally fulfilling field for many surgeons. The surgical treatment of migraine headaches …

Objective: A detailed analysis of outcomes after migraine surgery suggests an anatomic
etiology of pain, such as peripheral nerve compression, in select patients. Background …

The senior author (BG) introduced the modern concept of migraine surgery in 2000. Since
then, over 40 articles have been published by eight centers across the US, Europe, and …

Understanding the history and evolution of ideas is key to developing an understanding of
complex phenomena and is the foundation for surgical innovation. This historical review on …