A Delhi patient who had experienced chronic migraine for nearly a decade has reported a reduction in headache severity and duration following endoscopic migraine surgery. The procedure was considered after conventional medical treatments failed to provide sustained relief, highlighting a potential surgical option for carefully selected patients with refractory symptoms. The patient had been experiencing 20 to 25 migraine episodes monthly, with a substantial impact on daily activities and quality of life.

Following a detailed clinical assessment, a senior plastic surgeon at a hospital performed endoscopic nerve decompression targeting suspected trigger points in the temporal and occipital regions. Postoperative outcomes showed approximately 50% relief in the intensity and duration of headaches affecting the temporal region. The patient also reported no persistent pain in the occipital…