title: Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi ABD, Dokuz Eylul Universitesi Hastanesi, Balcova, Izmir 35340, Turkey. Electronic address: burak.sade@deu.edu.tr.
authors.forename: Burak
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sade
authors.affiliation: The Hycy and Howard Neuroscience Institute, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505, USA.
authors.forename: Joung H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D061145:Microvascular Decompression Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D018579:Patient Selection; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Management; Microvascular decompression; Surgical; Treatment; Trigeminal neuralgia