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Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances
JoVE Journal
Medicina
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JoVE Journal Medicina
Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances
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10:35 min

July 05, 2011

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Capítulos

  • 00:05Título
  • 01:42Positioning the Patient
  • 03:09Incision
  • 04:08Craniectomy and Dural Opening
  • 05:16Exposure of the Cerebellopontine Angle
  • 06:15Decompression of the Trigeminal Nerve
  • 07:27Closure
  • 08:35Results: Surgical Outcome
  • 09:16Conclusion

Summary

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There are many available options for management of the patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Microvascular decompression, while the most invasive of all options, is also the most effective at achieving long term remission of symptoms. Video instruction on how to maximize efficacy and minimize complications with this procedure is described.

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