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Microvascular decompression in the posterior fossa of the trigeminal nerve for tic douloureux and microvascular decompression of the facial nerve for hemi-facial spasm.

Naessens Pj, De Waele Lf

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In a 12-month period, eight patients have been treated for trigeminal neuralgia and one for hemifacial spasm by microvascular decompression through a suboccipital craniectomy. The results and morbidity are mentioned and discussed.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Hemifacial spasm, Microvascular decompression, Trigeminal neuralgia, Trigeminal nerve, Decompression, Facial nerve, Neuroradiology

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