Trigeminal neuralgia - microvascular decompression: a study of 25 cases

ABSTRACT

Twenty five patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia underwent Microvascular Decompression [MVD] of Trigeminal Nerve. This non destructive procedure was effective in over 80% of patients. This is not a terribly difficult procedure but it requires sufficient microsurgical skills to avoid serious complications and to have good results. Ideally all patients should have MRI with high resolution to detect lesions at the root entry zone to avoid negative explorations