Microvascular Decompression (MVD)

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Herstel

3-4 weeks

Ziekenhuisverblijf

4-5 days

Slagingspercentage

95%

Microvascular Decompression (MVD) is the most effective, long-lasting surgical cure for Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)—a severe chronic pain condition known as the "suicide disease" because it causes sudden, excruciating, electric-shock-like pain across the face. TN is almost always caused by a rogue blood vessel at the base of the brain pulsating against and short-circuiting the trigeminal nerve. By gently lifting the artery off the nerve and inserting a shock-absorbing pad, MVD permanently cures the source of the agony. Because this requires extreme micro-surgical dexterity near the brainstem, international patients seek out high-volume Indian neurosurgeons known for their flawless track records in cranial nerve operations.

Details van de procedure

Under general anesthesia, the neurosurgeon shaves a small patch of hair behind the ear and makes a 2-inch incision. A tiny piece of skull bone (the size of a coin) is removed to access the brainstem. Operating under high microscopic magnification, the surgeon carefully drains cerebrospinal fluid to gently relax the brain, locates the trigeminal nerve root, and identifies the pulsating artery compressing it. The artery is gently pushed away, and a microscopic shred of Teflon sponge is wedged between the nerve and the artery. The skull is sealed, and the patient awakens to immediate facial pain relief.

Kostenvergelijking

Land	Geschatte kosten	Besparing ten opzichte van de VS
India Beste prijs-kwaliteit	$5,000 - $7,500	Bespaar tot 89%
VS	$60,000	-
VK	$25,000	-

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