Frontiers in SurgeryBackgroundMicrovascular decompression (MVD) is the primary treatment for cranial neurovascular compression syndromes. The most critical complication is hemorrhage during or after surgery.
Jia Shi, Jiachao Cao, Qiang Zhou
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A Case Report of Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Vestibular Schwannoma and Literature Review
Brain Sciences, 2022 Background: Most cases of hemifacial spasm result from mechanical compression at the root exit zone of the facial nerve by vascular loops, and only a few cases are caused by vestibular schwannoma.
Xiaomin Cai +6 more
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Ventral tegmental area deep brain stimulation in refractory short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks [PDF]
, 2016 Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks are primary headache disorders characterized by short-lasting attacks of unilateral pain accompanied by autonomic features. A small minority are refractory to medical treatment.
Akram, H +5 more
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Clinical Application of Botulinum Toxin for Hemifacial Spasm
Life, 2023 Hemifacial spasm is typically caused by contact between the facial nerve and blood vessels. Microvascular decompression, a treatment that directly addresses this pathogenesis, is often considered the most effective treatment method.
Chang-Kyu Park +2 more
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Bilateral aberrant C1/2 intradural vertebral arteries: a rare cause of cervical myelopathy [PDF]
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Lui, WM, Tsang, ACO, Tsang, FCP
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Case Report of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Complication after Microvascular Decompression Surgery in the Inactive Phase of Ulcerative Colitis [PDF]
, 2023 Kentaro Watanabe +5 more
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Journal of Oral Pathology &Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 9, Page 863-871, October 2025.ABSTRACT Background Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare and debilitating condition characterized by severe, episodic facial pain, with an incidence of about five individuals per 100 000 annually, predominantly affecting women aged 50–70 years. TN is often difficult to diagnose; leading to underestimation or misdiagnosis and prolonged patient suffering.
Alessia Riente +10 more
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Radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia using a linear accelerator with BrainLab system: report on initial experience in Lausanne, Switzerland [PDF]
, 2007 BACKGROUND/AIMS: Radiosurgery is an effective treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) with minimal complications. Most experience is based on gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) and to a lesser extent on linear accelerators.
Do, H. P. +4 more
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Antibacterial hydrogel: The sniper of chronic wounds
BMEMat, Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2025.The treatment of chronic wounds has always been an important challenge in the medical field. We focus on hydrogels not only because they provide a moist healing environment but also because compared with traditional dressings, they can effectively prevent and treat infections, reduce wound pain and scar formation.
Shengtai Bian +6 more
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Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report: January-March 2020 [PDF]
, 2020 This quarterly report includes: New Look for the Jefferson Digital Commons Articles COVID-19 Working Papers Educational Materials From the Archives Grand Rounds and Lectures JeffMD Scholarly Inquiry Abstracts Journals and Newsletters Master of Public ...
Copeland, LIBT, James +2 more
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