Clip-grafts in microvascular decompression of the posterior fossa. Technical note.
A method is described for the protection of the trigeminal root from recurrent vascular irritation or compression after posterior fossa microvascular decompression. A vascular clip-graft, using a Sundt clip of suitable size, is applied to the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve. The technique has proven safe and effective in a series of nine patients followed for up to 28 months.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*