Microvascular Decompression for Idiopathic Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia in Patients Over 75 Years of Age. Issue 5 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Hua; Tang, Yinda; Zhang, Xin; Li, Shiting
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 27:Issue 5(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Elderly -- microvascular decompression -- trigeminal neuralgia; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: In the present study, the authors appraised the results of microvascular decompression in patients over 75 years of age. Methods: From June 2009 to June 2013, a number of 108 aged patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia experienced microvascular decompression. The authors present a retrospective review of medical records and compared the results with those of a control group of 302 younger patients. Results: The mean follow-up period was 3 years. No statistically marked differences were observed between the 2 groups in terms of rate of pain control, recurrences, complications. The duration of operation in the elderly group was markedly shorter than that in the younger group. Conclusion: Microvascular decompression is a liable and safe surgical method for aged patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia. Unless the aged patients cannot bear general anesthesia, they should have the chance to select microvascular decompression.