Surgical variation of microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: A technical note and anatomical study

BACKGROUND: In this article, the authors described their experience in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. METHODS: The microvascular decompression technique used in the authors’ institution is described in a step by step manner with some illustrative cases as well as a cadaver dis...

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Autores principales: da Silva, Otávio T., de Almeida, César C., Iglesio, Ricardo F., de Navarro, Jessie M., Teixeira, Manoel J., Duarte, Kleber P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
Materias:
Surgical Neurology International: Pain
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5009571/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27625893
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.188916
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: In this article, the authors described their experience in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. METHODS: The microvascular decompression technique used in the authors’ institution is described in a step by step manner with some illustrative cases as well as a cadaver dissection to highlight the differences with other previously described techniques. RESULTS: Since 2013, 107 patients were operated in the Neurosurgery Division of the University of São Paulo using the described technique, with a shorter operative time and avoiding cerebellar retractor compared with classic techniques. CONCLUSION: Our modified microvascular decompression technique for trigeminal neuralgia can be used with safety and efficiency for treating trigeminal neuralgia.

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