Microvascular decompression using autologous muscle graft for trigeminal neuralgia: a case series and meta-analysis.

Gabriel Marinheiro Dos Santos Bezerra Paulo Roberto Lacerda Leal Joaquim Francisco Cavalcante-Neto André Rivera Keven Ferreira da Ponte Gerardo Cristino Filho

Published in: Acta neurochirurgica (2023)

In this case series and meta-analysis of over 440 patients, our findings suggest that the practice of MVD using AMG may be an efficient option in the short term as surgical treatment for TN. Further trials should compare AMG with other materials and its effectiveness in a long-term follow-up.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
primary care
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
skeletal muscle
prognostic factors
bone marrow
stem cells
patient reported outcomes
cell therapy
quality improvement
neuropathic pain