Surgical outcomes for rhinogenic contact point headaches

To evaluate the surgical outcome in patients diagnosed as having rhinogenic contact point headaches [RCPH]. 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. 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. The removal of contact points in patients with RCPH is very effective in carefully selected patients