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microneurosurgical microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia

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trigeminal neuralgia can be caused by a vessel loop nearby the entry zone of the trigeminal nerve at the brainstem. a vessel loop is mobilized and transposed and secured with a teflon paddy. the paddy is fixed with tissucol , a fibrin glue without evident neurotoxicity. the long term result of the jannetta procedure regarding pain control is excellent

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This video shows microneurosurgical microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, known as the Jannetta procedure. It demonstrates mobilizing and transposing a vessel loop near the trigeminal nerve entry zone at the brainstem and securing it with a Teflon paddy fixed with fibrin glue.

Key points

  • Explains trigeminal neuralgia can be caused by a vessel loop near the nerve entry zone
  • Shows the vessel loop mobilized and transposed away from the trigeminal nerve
  • Shows a Teflon paddy placed and secured with fibrin glue
  • Identifies the operation as the Jannetta procedure

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This video presents “microneurosurgical microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia” — trigeminal neuralgia can be caused by a vessel loop nearby the entry zone of the trigeminal nerve at the brainstem. a vessel loop is mobilized and transposed and secured with a teflon paddy. the paddy is fixed with tissucol , a fibrin glue. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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