Transient global brainstem dysfunction after microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve.
Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve root entry zone has become a standard treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. It has been widely reported with a low morbidity. This case report details an unusual and previously unreported complication of this procedure.
Department of Anaesthesia, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
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Vulcan
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Ferch
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Teddy
D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011681:Pupil Disorders; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*