microvascular decompression

microvascular decompression
a microsurgical procedure for relief of trigeminal neuralgia; decompression of the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve is accomplished by insertion of a small nonabsorbable sponge to relieve pressure from small blood vessels where the root enters the pons. Called also Jannetta procedure.

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