| Microvascular decompression as a treatment for cranial nerve hyperactive dysfunction--a critical view. | |
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PMID: 17419825 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Neurovascular compression has been postulated as a probable mechanism for a large number of cranial nerve syndromes, with trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) as the prime example. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is often cited as the procedure of choice for treatment of medically refractory TGN. Arguments against these assumptions are: MRA studies indicate that vascular contact with the trigeminal nerve is present in most healthy individuals. Treatment results of MVD in multiple sclerosis patients with TGN are almost as good (at least in the short term) as in idiopathic cases. MVD is reported to provide pain relief even in TGN patients without visible neurovascular contact . In other syndromes of cranial nerve'hyperactive dysfunction'--vertigo, tinnitus and neurogenic hypertension--the documentation is even weaker. |
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Authors:
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P Monstad |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta neurologica Scandinavica. Supplementum Volume: 187 ISSN: 0065-1427 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Neurol. Scand., Suppl.c Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-10 Completed Date: 2007-07-06 Revised Date: 2012-05-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370337 Medline TA: Acta Neurol Scand Suppl Country: Denmark |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 30-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Spesialistsenteret AS, Tollbodgt Kristiansand, Norway. per.monstad@tele2.no |
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Cerebral Arteries
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pathology,
physiopathology,
surgery Cranial Nerve Diseases / etiology, physiopathology*, surgery* Cranial Nerves / pathology, physiopathology, surgery Decompression, Surgical / methods, standards*, trends Herpes Simplex / complications, physiopathology Humans Microsurgery / methods, standards*, trends Postoperative Complications / epidemiology Trigeminal Neuralgia / etiology, physiopathology, surgery Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods, standards*, trends |
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