Question 1

What is trigeminal neuralgia?

Accepted Answer

It is a disease that causes episodes of intense, electric and extremely disabling facial pain.

Question 2

Why does it occur?

Accepted Answer

In many patients it is caused by compression of the trigeminal nerve by an artery or vein.

Question 3

What is neurovascular decompression?

Accepted Answer

It is a surgery that aims to separate the blood vessel compressing the trigeminal nerve, treating the cause of the pain without injuring the nerve.

Question 4

Is the surgery performed with minimally invasive techniques?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We perform a small retroauricular craniotomy using endoscopic assistance to improve the visualization of the nerve and the vessels responsible for the compression.

Question 5

What is the advantage of using the endoscope?

Accepted Answer

The endoscope allows better visualization of hidden regions around the trigeminal nerve and enables a more precise and safe decompression.

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