Facial nerve inflammation after trigeminal microvascular decompression

Br J Neurosurg. 2024 Apr;38(2):542-543. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1876212. Epub 2021 Jan 25.

Abstract

In this article, we will discuss a rare complication after microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: peripheral facial palsy.

Keywords: facial nerve; microvascular decompression; nerve inflammation; peripheral facial palsy; trigeminal neuralgia.

MeSH terms

  • Facial Nerve / surgery
  • Humans
  • Microvascular Decompression Surgery* / adverse effects
  • Trigeminal Nerve / surgery
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia* / etiology