Abstract

TOCO-OLIVARES, Igor G; ARCE-AGUILAR, Tania T.  and  VARGAS-VARGAS, Enita. Microvascular decompression for the handling of trigeminal neuralgia: clinical case report and literature review . Cuad. - Hosp. Clín. [online]. 2021, vol.62, n.1, pp.46-50. ISSN 1562-6776.

ABSTRACT Trigémina! neuralgia is a paroxysmal neuropathic disorder that affects one or more of the sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve, the etiology of which is varied, the most accepted being due to vascular compressions at the level of the brainstem that genérate conflict of space. Within the treatment possibilities, microvascular decompression allows the pathophysiological cure of trigeminal neuralgia, having satisfactory results in the short I long term, and many advantages compared to other minimally invasive techniques. We present the case of a patient with máximum ineffective medical treatment, who underwent microvascular decompression, showing arterial and venous conflict with the nerve.

Keywords : Neuralgia; trigeminal; pain; decompression.

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