Dura Closure Tactics to Prevent CSF Leakage in Microvascular Decompression Surgery [PDF]
(1) Background: Achieving a complete and secure dural closure to prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a critical concern in microvascular decompression (MVD). Proper dural closure minimizes complications, such as infections caused by CSF leakage.
Hyun Seok Lee, Kwan Park
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The simpler the better: a personal philosophy of microvascular decompression surgery [PDF]
Jun Zhong, Pei-Fang Wei
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Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage after Microvascular Decompression Surgery: Clinical Strategy [PDF]
(1) Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is one of the most common complications of microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery. Before fatal complications, such as intracranial infection, occur, early recognition and prompt treatment are ...
Hyun-Seok Lee+3 more
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Perioperative and long-term operative outcomes after surgery for trigeminal neuralgia: microvascular decompression vs percutaneous balloon ablation [PDF]
Objectives Numerous medical and surgical therapies have been utilized to treat the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). This retrospective study compares patients undergoing either microvascular decompression or balloon ablation of the trigeminal ...
Anderson Douglas+5 more
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A single centre case series of microvascular decompression surgery for classical trigeminal neuralgia: functional outcomes and report of a unique conflict [PDF]
Background Microvascular decompression surgery for trigeminal neuralgia is now considered the benchmark surgical procedure for intractable trigeminal neuralgia of any variety.
Ahmed B. Abougamil+2 more
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Recent Advances in Intraoperative Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential Monitoring during Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Hemifacial Spasm [PDF]
Brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) testing during microvascular decompression (MVD) is very important in the treatment of hemifacial spasm (HFS).
Sang-Ku Park+3 more
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Comparison of Surgical Outcomes in Microscopic and Fully Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm [PDF]
Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression is increasingly being used to treat hemifacial spasm; however, its efficacy must be validated by comparing it with conventional microscopic microvascular decompression.
Kyosuke MATSUNAGA+3 more
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Endoscopic microvascular decompression for primary trigeminal neuralgia: surgical experience and early outcomes [PDF]
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy and early outcomes of endoscopic microvascular decompression (MVD) for primary trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and provide clinical experience for the application of full endoscopic techniques in
Bao Feng+7 more
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Predictive value of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging structural and diffusion indices for the results of trigeminal neuralgia microvascular decompression surgery. [PDF]
Zhang Y+6 more
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Intra-operative hypertension as a predictor of surgical outcomes in microvascular decompression surgery for trigeminal neuralgia. [PDF]
Gupta B+8 more
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