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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
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Although it is difficult to compare published treatment studies because of differences in the definitions of typical trigeminal neuralgia, microvascular decompression has at most a 90% success rate, Dr.
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During his tenure, physicians at the center performed more than 1,000 microvascular decompressions for disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.
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During his tenure, physicians at the center performed more than 1,000 microvascular decompressions for disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.
Saint John's Health Center Appoints Internationally Recognized ... by Business Wire
 
 
 
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