Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve: technical note
The technique described by Jannetta uses Teflon “turfs” (polytetrafluoroethylene). With the technological advancement of materials it is increasingly harder to find Teflon in the market. The author describes a technique which uses a portion of a vascular prosthesis made of polyester (FlowNit Bioseal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2011-12-01
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Series: | Brazilian Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1625632 |