Research
Microvascular decompression may fail to relieve trigeminal neuralgia because a compressing vessel at the root entry zone may be overlooked during surgery. Alternatively, effective decompression may not always be achieved with the visualization provided by the microscope alone. We theorized that the addition of an endoscope would improve the efficacy of microvascular decompression.
- Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Private Hospital
- Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
- Peripheral Nerve Research Foundation
Summary
Microvascular decompression may fail to relieve trigeminal neuralgia because a compressing vessel at the root entry zone may be overlooked during surgery. Alternatively, effective decompression may not always be achieved with the visualization provided by the microscope alone. We theorized that the addition of an endoscope would improve the efficacy of microvascular decompression.
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Keywords
Endoscopy, Microvascular decompression, Trigeminal neuralgia
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