Trigeminal Neuralgia

Overview

This book is focused on surgical treatment in trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Though microvascular decompression (MVD) is the definitive treatment for medically uncontrollable TN, manual focused on the surgical treatments are rare. This book includes an overall view of TN, from diagnosis to treatment, more focused on technical pearls on MVD for neurosurgeons.

Content Highlights

Essential information on anatomy and pathophysiology is provided. Main topics include indications, surgical considerations, electrophysiological monitoring during MVD surgery, and outcomes of surgery. Furthermore, other non-surgical peripheral block techniques, radiosurgery, and recent updated techniques will be discussed.

Target Audience

The main target of this book will be neurosurgeons, neurosurgical trainees, and also other physicians who are in charge of patients suffering from neuralgic pains.