Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a surgical procedure used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes severe facial pain. During the procedure, a surgeon makes a small incision behind the ear and opens a small piece of bone to access the trigeminal nerve.
The neurosurgeon then places a small pad between the trigeminal nerve and the blood vessel that is compressing it, which is believed to be the cause of the pain. This pad is made of a material that does not dissolve or migrate over time, providing a long-lasting separation between the nerve and the vessel.
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