Microvascular decompression of cranial nerves: lessons learned after 4400 operations

1999723 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mark R. McLaughlin · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Peter J. Jannetta

Abstract

Using the techniques described in this report, microvascular decompression is an extremely safe and effective treatment for many cranial nerve rhizopathies.

Topics & Keywords

Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of neurosurgery

Volume 90, Issue 1, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.3171/jns.1999.90.1.0001

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