title: [Neurovascular compression syndromes of the posterior fossa].
abstract: The authors review the various syndromes of vascular compression of the cranial nerves in the Posterior Fossa and present a series of patients in whom a microvascular decompression was carried out. The indications for surgery, the technique and the results of this type of procedure are discussed.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Antunes
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lima
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005152:Facial Muscles; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011187:Posture; D013035:Spasm / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014717:Vertigo / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Síndromes de compressão neurovascular na fossa posterior.