Outcomes after microvascular decompression for patients with trigeminal neuralgia and suspected multiple sclerosis
MS Ariai, GW Mallory, BE Pollock - World neurosurgery, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Microvascular decompression (MVD) is an established surgical therapy for
patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The role of MVD in patients with definite or …
patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The role of MVD in patients with definite or …
[HTML][HTML] Treatment outcomes in trigeminal neuralgia–a systematic review of domains, dimensions and measures
Background Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a painful disorder characterized by sudden electric
shock–like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including …
shock–like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including …
Significance of degree of neurovascular compression in surgery for trigeminal neuralgia
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify preoperative imaging predictors of surgical
success in patients with classic trigeminal neuralgia (cTN) undergoing microvascular …
success in patients with classic trigeminal neuralgia (cTN) undergoing microvascular …
Trigeminal neuralgia due to neurovascular conflicts from venous origin: an anatomical-surgical study (consecutive series of 124 operated cases)
C Dumot, M Sindou - Acta neurochirurgica, 2015 - Springer
Background Veins as the source of trigeminal neuralgias (TN) lead to controversies. Only a
few studies have specifically dealt with venous implication in neurovascular conflicts (NVC) …
few studies have specifically dealt with venous implication in neurovascular conflicts (NVC) …
Arterial compression of nerve is the primary cause of trigeminal neuralgia
G Chen, X Wang, L Wang, J Zheng - Neurological Sciences, 2014 - Springer
Whether arterial or venous compression or arachnoid adhesions are primarily responsible
for compression of the trigeminal nerve in patients with trigeminal neuralgia is unclear. The …
for compression of the trigeminal nerve in patients with trigeminal neuralgia is unclear. The …
Veins of the cerebellopontine angle and specific complications of sacrifice, with special emphasis on microvascular decompression surgery. A review
C Dumot, M Sindou - World Neurosurgery, 2018 - Elsevier
Highlights•Veins are frequently in conflict with the trigeminal but no other cranial
nerves.•Veins block access to the fifth through the infratentorial-supracerebellar route.•No …
nerves.•Veins block access to the fifth through the infratentorial-supracerebellar route.•No …
Radiologic and neurosurgical diagnosis of arterial neurovascular conflict on magnetic resonance imaging for trigeminal neuralgia in routine clinical practice
S Singhal, RA Danks - World Neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective The most common cause of trigeminal neuralgia is neurovascular conflict,
particularly arterial compression of the trigeminal nerve (ACTN). It is possible to show this …
particularly arterial compression of the trigeminal nerve (ACTN). It is possible to show this …
When the nerve keeps firing: an institutional experience and systematic review on delayed response after microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia
Background This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of delayed response following
microvascular decompression (MVD) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and identify …
microvascular decompression (MVD) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and identify …
Microvascular decompression for idiopathic primary trigeminal neuralgia in patients over 75 years of age
H Zhao, Y Tang, X Zhang, S Li - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Objective: In the present study, the authors appraised the results of microvascular
decompression in patients over 75 years of age. Methods: From June 2009 to June 2013, a …
decompression in patients over 75 years of age. Methods: From June 2009 to June 2013, a …