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Objective To investigate the clinical effect of microvascular decompression on patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and its complications. Methods A retrospective analysis of 74 patients with microvascular decompression, admitted to our hospital from August 2002 to April 2009,was performed; the clinical data and thc treatment efficacy were analyzed. Results The total effective rate was 100% without death. Intracranial hematoma appeared in 1 patient (1.35%); edema of the cerebellum in the operated side caused 1 patient (1.35%) having non-communicating hydrocephalus and 2 (2.7%) having intracranial infection, and all were relieved symptoms after treatment. All patients were followed up for 3 months to 6 years; no recurrence was noted; facial paralysis in 2 (2.7%) and slight hearing-loss in 1were found. Conclusion Microvascular decompression, lifting the common cause of TN and fully retaining the function of trigeminal nerve, is the preferred method for treatment of TN.
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the possibility that the free latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap to repair the forearm leg wound. METHODS: To design latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap which is foundation on T form thoracodorsal artery stalk. To set the short arm into the receiver artery break and anastomos them. It is not only reassure the blood of free musculo-cutaneous flap, but also reconstruct the continuation of the receiver main artery. RESULTS: In 16 patients, 15 patients success completely, 1 patient main success. The blood supply of receiver is adequate. CONCLUSIONS: The free T form thoracodorsal artery stalk musculo-cutaneous flap free grafting is a good method to repair the skin and soft tissues defection of forearm and leg.
