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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2020

How I do it: endoscopic microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neuralgia.

Fuminari Komatsu, Kislay Kishore, Robin Sengupta

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 authors.

Fuminari KomatsuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, 185/1 A. J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700017, India. fuminarikomatsu@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-4960-9402
Kislay KishoreDepartment of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, 185/1 A. J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700017, India.
Robin SenguptaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, 185/1 A. J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700017, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMicrovascular decompression (MVD) for glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is associated with high complication and incomplete cure rates because of its poor ability to visualize neurovascular conflicts.

methodFully endoscopic MVD for GPN was carried out through a retrosigmoid keyhole approach. Neurovascular conflicts were clearly demonstrated with a loop of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) under a 30° endoscopic view, and no significant cerebellar retraction was observed. The loop of the PICA was safely decompressed and the perforators were preserved while offering an excellent operative view.

conclusionEndoscopic MVD is a reliable and minimally invasive method for GPN.

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AgedFemaleGlossopharyngeal Nerve DiseasesHumansMaleMicrovascular Decompression SurgeryMiddle AgedNeuroendoscopyPostoperative ComplicationsVertebral ArteryEndoscopic keyhole surgeryPosterior cranial fossaRoot entry zone

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