Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Sade B., Lee J. H.

NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, vol.25, no.4, pp.743-750, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.nec.2014.06.007
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.743-750
  • Keywords: Microvascular decompression, Management, Trigeminal neuralgia, Surgical, Treatment, COMPRESSION, PREDICTORS, NERVE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The microvascular decompression procedure has proven to be a safe and effective option in the surgical management of neurovascular compression syndromes in general and trigeminal neuralgia in particular. This article aims to serve as an overview of the decision-making process, application of the surgical technique, and clinical outcome pertaining to this procedure.