Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression with Transposition for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm: Technical Note. 2017

Fuminari Komatsu, and Masaaki Imai, and Akihiro Hirayama, and Kazuko Hotta, and Naokazu Hayashi, and Shinri Oda, and Masami Shimoda, and Mitsunori Matsumae
Department of Neurosurgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan.

Background Endoscopic microvascular decompression (MVD) offers reliable identification of neurovascular conflicts under superb illumination, and it provides minimally invasive surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. Transposition techniques have been reported as a decompression method to prevent adhesion and granuloma formation around decompression sites, providing better surgical outcomes. The feasibility and effects of transposition under endoscopic MVD were evaluated. Material and Methods Fully endoscopic MVD was performed using 4-mm 0- and 30-degree endoscopes. The endoscope was fixed with a pneumatic holding system, and a bimanual technique using single-shaft instruments was performed. Transposition was performed with Teflon felt string and fibrin glue. Surgical results were evaluated using the scoring system proposed by Kondo et al. Results The endoscope was introduced via a retrosigmoid keyhole. The 0-degree endoscope was advanced through the lateral aspect of the cerebellar tentorial surface to the trigeminal nerve in cases of trigeminal neuralgia and through the petrosal surface of the cerebellum to the facial nerve in cases of hemifacial spasm. Neurovascular conflicts and perforators from the offending artery were clearly demonstrated under the 30-degree endoscopic view, and transposition of the offending artery was safely performed with preservation of perforators. Clinical symptoms improved without permanent complications. Conclusion Endoscopic MVD with the transposition technique is feasible. Superb endoscopic views demonstrate perforators arising from the offending artery behind the corner, allowing damage to perforators to be avoided during the transposition technique. Endoscopic MVD using the transposition technique is expected to offer excellent surgical results.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D004724 Endoscopy Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural orifice and along natural body pathways such as the digestive tract; and/or through an incision in the wall of a tubular structure or organ, i.e. transluminal, to examine or perform surgery on the interior parts of the body. Endoscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Endoscopic,Endoscopic Surgical Procedure,Endoscopy, Surgical,Surgical Endoscopy,Surgical Procedure, Endoscopic,Procedure, Endoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Endoscopic Surgical
D005240 Feasibility Studies Studies to determine the advantages or disadvantages, practicability, or capability of accomplishing a projected plan, study, or project. Feasibility Study,Studies, Feasibility,Study, Feasibility
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D014276 Trigeminal Nerve The 5th and largest cranial nerve. The trigeminal nerve is a mixed motor and sensory nerve. The larger sensory part forms the ophthalmic, mandibular, and maxillary nerves which carry afferents sensitive to external or internal stimuli from the skin, muscles, and joints of the face and mouth and from the teeth. Most of these fibers originate from cells of the TRIGEMINAL GANGLION and project to the TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS of the brain stem. The smaller motor part arises from the brain stem trigeminal motor nucleus and innervates the muscles of mastication. Cranial Nerve V,Fifth Cranial Nerve,Nerve V,Nervus Trigeminus,Cranial Nerve, Fifth,Fifth Cranial Nerves,Nerve V, Cranial,Nerve Vs,Nerve, Fifth Cranial,Nerve, Trigeminal,Trigeminal Nerves,Trigeminus, Nervus
D014277 Trigeminal Neuralgia A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187) Tic Doloureux,Tic Douloureux,Epileptiform Neuralgia,Fothergill Disease,Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia,Trifacial Neuralgia,Trigeminal Neuralgia, Idiopathic,Trigeminal Neuralgia, Secondary,Disease, Fothergill,Epileptiform Neuralgias,Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia,Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgias,Neuralgia, Epileptiform,Neuralgia, Idiopathic Trigeminal,Neuralgia, Secondary Trigeminal,Neuralgia, Trifacial,Neuralgia, Trigeminal,Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgias,Trifacial Neuralgias,Trigeminal Neuralgias
D061145 Microvascular Decompression Surgery Surgery performed to relieve pressure from MICROVESSELS that are located around nerves and are causing NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES. Microvascular Decompression,Decompression Surgeries, Microvascular,Decompression Surgery, Microvascular,Decompression, Microvascular,Decompressions, Microvascular,Microvascular Decompression Surgeries,Microvascular Decompressions,Surgeries, Microvascular Decompression,Surgery, Microvascular Decompression

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