Microvascular sling decompression for trigeminal neuralgia secondary to ectatic vertebrobasilar compression. Case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient with trigeminal neuralgia caused by a tortuous and ectatic vertebrobasilar artery is presented. He was treated with microvascular decompression using a fine silicone sling sutured to the dura over the petrous pyramid. The technical details are described.
Medical subject headings
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency