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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Main Author: Ericson Sfreddo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2011-12-01
Series:Brazilian Neurosurgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1625632