MRI Findings and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Microvascular Decompression for Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.

A tailored glossopharyngeal neuralgia imaging evaluation protocol is presented. We believe this approach has helped improve microvascular decompression outcomes and reduce unnecessary procedures at our institution. Further research may elucidate whether clinical and imaging features, including neurovascular conflict severity, predict surgical outcome for glossopharyngeal neuralgia.