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2019 Oct


World Neurosurg


130

Vascular Complications in Microvascular Decompression: A Survey of 4,000 Operations.

Authors

Lee S H, Park S-K, Joo B-E, Lee J-A, Park K
World Neurosurg. 2019 Oct; 130:e577-e582.
PMID: 31254687.

Abstract

Vascular complications in posterior fossa surgery, even in microvascular decompression (MVD) involving a small cranial opening, can have catastrophic consequences. This study analyzes these complications in order to determine the incidence, risk factors, prognosis, and preventive measures involved.