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There are many available options for management of the patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Microvascular decompression, while the most invasive of all options, is also the most effective at achieving long term remission of symptoms. Video instruction on how to maximize efficacy and minimize complications with this procedure is described.
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Forbes, J., Cooper, C., Jermakowicz, W., Neimat, J., Konrad, P. Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances. J. Vis. Exp. (53), e2590, doi:10.3791/2590 (2011).
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