Patterns and variations in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia.
Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a highly effective surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Although there is little prospective clinical evidence, accumulated observational studies have demonstrated the benefits of MVD for refractory TN. In the current surgical practice of MVD for TN, there have been recognized patterns and variations in surgical anatomy and various decompression techniques. Here we provide a stepwise description of surgical procedures and relevant anatomical characteristics, as well as procedural options.
Department of Neurosurgery, Tazuke Kofukai Medical Research Institute and Kitano Hospital.
Hiroki
H
Toda
Masanori
M
Goto
Koichi
K
Iwasaki
D006801:Humans; D061145:Microvascular Decompression Surgery; D056888:Patient Positioning; D057234:Preoperative Period; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*