Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, vol.25, no.4, pp.743-750, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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
- 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.