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Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients
Published in Journal of neurosurgery (01-04-2008)“…Although microvascular decompression (MVD) for patients with medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is widely accepted as the treatment of choice,…”
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Dimensions of the posterior fossa in patients symptomatic for Chiari I malformation but without cerebellar tonsillar descent
Published in Cerebrospinal fluid research (18-12-2005)“…Chiari I malformation (CMI) is diagnosed by rigid radiographic criteria along with appropriate clinical symptomatology. The aim of this study was to…”
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Technique of microvascular decompression. Technical note
Published in Neurosurgical focus (15-05-2005)“…Vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve in the cerebellopontine angle is now generally accepted as the primary source or "trigger" causing trigeminal…”
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Is the root entry/exit zone important in microvascular compression syndromes?
Published in Neurosurgery (01-08-2002)“…Microvascular compression syndromes such as trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and disabling positional vertigo involve an artery or vein compressing a…”
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Role of patient history and physical examination in the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia
Published in Neurosurgical focus (15-05-2005)“…The diagnosis of facial pain has been a source of confusion for neuroscientists and primary care givers alike. The profusion of various subtypes, differential…”
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A central nervous system etiology
Published in Surgical neurology international (16-07-2010)“…Insulin resistance (hyperinsulinemia) is said to be the signal event and causal in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pulsatile arterial compression…”
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Microvascular decompression surgery in the United States, 1996 to 2000: mortality rates, morbidity rates, and the effects of hospital and surgeon volumes
Published in Neurosurgery (01-06-2003)“…Microvascular decompression (MVD) is associated with low mortality and morbidity rates at specialized centers, but many MVD procedures are performed outside…”
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Microvascular decompression for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia: three surgical approach variations: technical note
Published in Neurosurgery (01-12-2003)“…We have used three different approaches, namely, the infratentorial lateral supracerebellar approach, the lateral suboccipital infrafloccular approach, and the…”
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Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia in the elderly: a review of the safety and efficacy
Published in Neurosurgery (01-10-2004)“…To critically examine the efficacy and safety of microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in elderly patients. We performed a…”
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In Memoriam of Peter J. Jannetta, M.D., D.Sc.: April 5, 1932–April 11, 2016
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Microvascular decompression to treat hemifacial spasm: long-term results for a consecutive series of 143 patients
Published in Neurosurgery (01-04-2002)“…The concept of neurovascular decompression for the treatment of hemifacial spasm is now widely accepted. In this study, we report our long-term results for 145…”
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Operative findings and outcomes of microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia in 35 patients affected by multiple sclerosis
Published in Neurosurgery (01-10-2004)“…The concept of vascular compression of the trigeminal root as the main etiological factor in idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia has achieved widespread…”
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Microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neuralgia: long-term effectiveness and complication avoidance
Published in Neurosurgery (01-04-2004)“…To establish the long-term safety, efficacy, and durability of microvascular decompression (MVD) for the treatment of glossopharyngeal neuralgia, this study…”
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Functional anatomy of the human cochlear nerve and its role in microvascular decompressions for tinnitus
Published in Neurosurgery (01-02-2004)“…The functional anatomy (i.e., tonotopy) of the human cochlear nerve is unknown. A better understanding of the tonotopy of the central nervous system segment of…”
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Microvascular Decompression or Sectioning of the Nervus Intermedius for Geniculate Neuralgia: A Follow-up
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Technique of microvascular decompression: Technical note
Published in Neurosurgical focus (01-05-2005)“…Vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve in the cerebellopontine angle is now generally accepted as the primary source or “trigger” causing trigeminal…”
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Microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neuralgia: Long-term effectiveness and complication avoidance. Commentary
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Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia in the elderly: A review of the safety and efficacy. Commentary
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