Successful Microvascular Decompression For Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to a Persistent Trigeminal...
Successful Microvascular Decompression For Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to a Persistent Trigeminal Artery
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United States: Oxford University Press
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BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE
Persistent trigeminal artery (PTA) is a rare but important anatomic variant that contributes to trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Microvascular decompression (MVD) of the responsible vessel(s) away from the trigeminal nerve provides the most complete and durable relief from TN. The role and technique of MVD for TN...
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Successful Microvascular Decompression For Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to a Persistent Trigeminal Artery
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2015841785
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2015841785
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2332-4252
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2332-4260
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10.1093/ons/opy043