Trigeminal neuralgia: a plea for microvascular decompression as the first surgical option. Anatomy should prevail.
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Abstract
Arguments are given to plead why micro-vascular decompression should be the first surgical option to treat primary trigeminal neuralgias resistant to anticonvulsants.
Medical subject headings
- Decompression, Surgical
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Preoperative Care
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Surgical Procedures