Clinical study of effectiveness of microvascular decompression in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
- VernacularTitle:显微血管减压治疗原发性三叉神经痛126例临床分析
- Author:
Qiang ZHU
;
Peiyuan XU
;
Lin FU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Trigeminal neuralgia Microvascular decompression Microsurgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate effectiveness of microvascular decompression in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Methods 126 cases of trigeminal neuralgia were operated on by microvascular decompression via suboccipital retrosigmoid approach. It was found that nerves were compressed by vessels nerves in 122 cases. Cotton of Teflon was implanted between oppressive trigeminal nerve roots and vessels by minimally invasive surgery. Results 113 of 126 cases were followed up postoperatively for (1～9)years. Pain disappeared or died down in 110 cases. The total effective rate was 97.3%(110/113). Conclusions Microvascular decompression is effective treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.
