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microvascular decompression |
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decompression /de·com·pres·sion/ (de″kom-presh´un) removal of pressure, especially from deep-sea divers and caisson workers to prevent bends, and from persons ascending to great heights. cardiac decompression decompression of heart. cerebral decompression relief of intracranial pressure by removal of a skull flap and incision of the dura mater. decompression of heart pericardiotomy with evacuation of a hematoma. microvascular decompression a microsurgical procedure for relief of trigeminal neuralgia. nerve decompression relief of pressure on a nerve by surgical removal of the constricting fibrous or bony tissue. decompression of pericardium decompression of heart. decompression of spinal cord surgical relief of pressure on the spinal cord, which may be due to hematoma, bone fragments, etc. microvascular decompression Corridor procedure Neurosurgery
A procedure for cranial rhizopathies, to ↓ pressure on nerves compressed by vessels in a confined space–eg, in the cranial cavity Indications Hemifacial spasm, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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