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Microvascular decompression of cranial nerves: lessons learned after 4400 operations

Journal of neurosurgery · 1999 · Vol. 90(1) · pp. 1–8

Mark R. McLaughlin✉(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)Peter J. JannettaBrent L. ClydeBrian R. SubachChristopher H. ComeyDaniel K. Resnick

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Abstract

Using the techniques described in this report, microvascular decompression is an extremely safe and effective treatment for many cranial nerve rhizopathies.

Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Neurosurgical Procedures and ComplicationsHemifacial spasmMicrovascular decompressionMedicineTrigeminal neuralgiaCranial nervesSurgeryDecompressionCerebrospinal Fluid LeakageAnesthesiaTrigeminal nerve

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ArteriesCerebellopontine AngleCerebellumCerebrospinal FluidCochlear NerveCranial Nerve DiseasesDura MaterFacial NerveGlossopharyngeal NerveHearing DisordersHumansIntraoperative ComplicationsMastoidMicrosurgeryNeck Muscles

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