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Issue: Vol. 71 No. 76 (2026)
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DOI: 10.60137/tmhvn.v71i76.333
Date Published: 30/06/2026
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Tran, P. N., Le, C. T., Le, V. T., Ta, L. Q., & Phan, N. H. (2026). EVALUATION OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OUTCOMES OF RHINOGENIC CONTACT POINT HEADACHE AT HUE CENTRAL HOSPITAL. Vietnam Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 71(76), 18-26. https://doi.org/10.60137/tmhvn.v71i76.333

EVALUATION OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OUTCOMES OF RHINOGENIC CONTACT POINT HEADACHE AT HUE CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Phuong Nam Tran1, Chi Thong Le1, Viet Thanh Le1, Le Quyen Ta1, Ngo Huy Phan1,
1 Bệnh viện Trung ương Huế

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Background: Rhinogenic contact point headache is a secondary headache syndrome caused by mucosal contact points between the nasal septum and the lateral nasal wall, most commonly involving the middle turbinate. Surgical intervention is indicated when patients do not respond to medical treatment. Objective: to evaluate the surgical treatment outcomes ofrhinogenic contact point headache. Materials and methods: A total of 45 patients presenting with headaches due to nasal contact points underwent surgical treatment from May 2022 to May 2025 at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hue Central Hospital. Results: Isolated septoplasty accounted for 37.8% of cases. At 3 months and 6 months post-operation, the proportions of patients experiencing complete headache relief were 80% and 91.1%, respectively. Conclusion:Endoscopic surgery is an effective treatment method for rhinogenic contact point headache.


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contact point headache

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