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Repeat MVD vs Balloon Compression for Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia After MVD

  • Writer: Olle Corneliuson
    Olle Corneliuson
  • 6 days ago
  • 1 min read

The longterm outcome of repeat MVD vs balloon compression after recurrence of pain after MVD was studied in 248 patients. 127 were treated with repeat MVD and 121 with balloon compression. The results were similar after follow-up times up to 15 years. As expected, problems with numbness in the cheek were more common in the balloon compression group whereas hearing loss and wound complications were seen in the MVD group.

The authors conclude that the comparable efficacy of the two procedures highlight the importance of individual treatment selection. Ultimately the decision hinges on risk tolerance.


Neurosurg Rev 2026 Apr 7;49(1):340. doi: 10.1007/s10143-026-04268-z.

 
 
 

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