Faisal Ali, Mumtaz Ahmed, Muhammad Feroz Nawaz, Habib Ullah.
Examine the Treatment Outcomes of Microvascular Decompression: a Life Saving Procedure in patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;14(2):352-4.

Aim: To determine the treatment outcomes of microvascular decompression in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. Study design: Prospective/Observational Place and duration: Department of Neurosurgery, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur from 1st March 2019 to 31 st August 2019. Methods: Forty patients of both genders presented with trigeminal neuralgia were enrolled in this study. Patient`s detailed demographics were recorded after taking written consent. All patients underwent microvascular decompression. Outcomes were assessed by using Borrow Neurological Institute Pain score (BNIP). Follow-up was taken at 3rd day post-operatively. Patient`s satisfaction was also examined. Results: Twenty five (62.5%) were females while 15 (37.5%) were males with mean age 52.4 +- 11.5 years. Postoperatively 22 (55%) patients showed complete recovery with no medication required, 14 (35%) patients showed partial recovery (medication required) and 4 (10%) patients showed no recovery. 30 (75%) patients were satisfied while 10 (25%) were not satisfied. Complications observed in 8 (20%) patients. Conclusion: Microvascular decompression is safe and effective treatment modality for trigeminal neuralgia with fewer rate of complications and patients unsatisfaction.

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