Clinical Outcome of Microvascular Decompression In The Management Of Trigeminal Neuralgia In A Single Center: A Prospective Study

Objectives: In the cases of trigeminal neuralgia unresponsive to medication or conservative measures, microvascular decompression is the preferred surgical technique. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the microvascular decompression technique in the management of TN. Material & Methods: This prospective, observational study spanned over two years from January 2021 to December 2022. Adults diagnosed with typical TN who were at least eighteen years old, and who were not responding to conservative treatment options, including carbamazepine and gabapentin, were enrolled in the study. The assessment of pain was performed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) pain intensity scale. Results: The mean age of the patients was 52.4 ± 10.2 years, with a range from 32 to 74 years.