{"id":"7ead410e-65a0-4144-84d4-a3a538221a17","slug":"surgical-variation-of-microvascular-decompression-for-trigeminal-neuralgia-a-technical-note-and-anatomical-study","title":"Surgical variation of microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: A technical note and anatomical study","authors":["Otávio T. da Silva","César C. de Almeida","Ricardo F. Iglesio","Jessie M. de Navarro","Manoel J. Teixeira","Kleber P. Duarte"],"abstract":"Background: In this article, the authors described their experience in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. Methods: The microvascular decompression technique used in the authors’ institution is described in a step by step manner with some illustrative cases as well as a cadaver dissection to highlight the differences with other previously described techniques. Results: Since 2013, 107 patients were operated in the Neurosurgery Division of the University of São Paulo using the described technique, with a shorter operative time and avoiding cerebellar retractor compared with classic techniques. Conclusion: Our modified microvascular decompression technique for trigeminal neuralgia can be used with safety and efficiency for treating trigeminal neuralgia.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/7ead410e-65a0-4144-84d4-a3a538221a17/featured/hero-1782421067611.png","publishDate":"2016-08-23T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.188916","categories":["Pain","Original Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/7ead410e-65a0-4144-84d4-a3a538221a17/pdf"}