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'''Microvascular decompression''' is a surgical procedure used to relieve abnormal pressure on a cranial nerve from an artery or vein, which can alleviate symptoms of several cranial nerve disorders.
A '''craniotomy for decompression''' '''of cranial nerves''' is a surgical procedure used to relieve abnormal pressure on a cranial nerve from an artery or vein, which can alleviate symptoms of several cranial nerve disorders.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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* Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring is typically sufficient<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Xu|first=Risheng|last2=Nair|first2=Sumil K.|last3=Materi|first3=Josh|last4=Raj|first4=Divyaansh|last5=Medikonda|first5=Ravi|last6=Shah|first6=Pavan P.|last7=Kannapadi|first7=Nivedha V.|last8=Wang|first8=Andrew|last9=Mintz|first9=David|last10=Gottschalk|first10=Allan|last11=Antonik|first11=Laurie J.|date=2022-05-01|title=Case Series in the Utility of Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Microvascular Decompression|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35315836/|journal=Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)|volume=22|issue=5|pages=262–268|doi=10.1227/ons.0000000000000130|issn=2332-4260|pmid=35315836}}</ref>
* Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring is typically sufficient<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Xu|first=Risheng|last2=Nair|first2=Sumil K.|last3=Materi|first3=Josh|last4=Raj|first4=Divyaansh|last5=Medikonda|first5=Ravi|last6=Shah|first6=Pavan P.|last7=Kannapadi|first7=Nivedha V.|last8=Wang|first8=Andrew|last9=Mintz|first9=David|last10=Gottschalk|first10=Allan|last11=Antonik|first11=Laurie J.|date=2022-05-01|title=Case Series in the Utility of Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Microvascular Decompression|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35315836/|journal=Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)|volume=22|issue=5|pages=262–268|doi=10.1227/ons.0000000000000130|issn=2332-4260|pmid=35315836}}</ref>
*Intraoperative neuromonitoring may be used


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=== Induction and airway management<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the induction of anesthesia and how the airway is typically managed for this case. --> ===


* Oxygen mask may exacerbate neuralgia symptoms
* Oxygen mask may exacerbate neuralgia symptoms
*For glossopharyngeal neuralgia, if neuromonitoring, will require a neuromonitoring endotracheal tube
**Consider video laryngoscopy to ensure correct electrode placement across vocal cords


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=== Positioning<!-- Describe any unique positioning considerations, including potential intraoperative position changes. If none, this section may be removed. --> ===
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=== Maintenance and surgical considerations<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the maintenance of anesthesia, including potential complications. Be sure to include any steps to the surgical procedure that have anesthetic implications. --> ===
=== Maintenance and surgical considerations<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the maintenance of anesthesia, including potential complications. Be sure to include any steps to the surgical procedure that have anesthetic implications. --> ===
* Consider hyperventilation and/or mannitol to reduce intracranial volume to improve surgical conditions


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* Resume home regimen of neuropathic agents


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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 09:39, 29 August 2022

Craniotomy for decompression of cranial nerves
Anesthesia type

General

Airway

ETT

Lines and access

PIV ± Arterial line

Monitors

Standard 5-lead ECG Temperature ± ABP

Primary anesthetic considerations
Preoperative

Cranial nerve exam Oxygen mask may exacerbate symptoms

Intraoperative
Postoperative
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A craniotomy for decompression of cranial nerves is a surgical procedure used to relieve abnormal pressure on a cranial nerve from an artery or vein, which can alleviate symptoms of several cranial nerve disorders.

Overview

Indications

  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Geniculate neuralgia
  • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Surgical procedure

The procedure is performed through a small craniectomy behind the ear. Retractors are placed to expose the relevant nerves and vascular structures. Under microscopy, a small sponge is placed to separate the suspected blood vessel and nerve. In some circumstances, adherent veins may be cauterized or a rhizotomy may be performed. The dura is then closed and the craniectomy site is covered with a titanium plate.

Preoperative management

Patient evaluation

System Considerations
Airway Airway exam may be limited by neurologic symptoms
Neurologic Cranial nerve exam to identify symptoms and exacerbating factors

Labs and studies

  • BMP
  • CBC

Patient preparation and premedication

  • Consider preoperative multimodal analgesia
  • Continue home regimen of neuropathic agents

Intraoperative management

Monitoring and access

  • Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring is typically sufficient[1]
  • Intraoperative neuromonitoring may be used

Induction and airway management

  • Oxygen mask may exacerbate neuralgia symptoms
  • For glossopharyngeal neuralgia, if neuromonitoring, will require a neuromonitoring endotracheal tube
    • Consider video laryngoscopy to ensure correct electrode placement across vocal cords

Positioning

  • Pinned frame

Maintenance and surgical considerations

  • Consider hyperventilation and/or mannitol to reduce intracranial volume to improve surgical conditions

Emergence

Postoperative management

Disposition

  • Typically PACU

Pain management

  • Resume home regimen of neuropathic agents

Potential complications

  • Nerve injury
  • Vascular injury/hemorrhage

References

  1. ↑ Xu, Risheng; Nair, Sumil K.; Materi, Josh; Raj, Divyaansh; Medikonda, Ravi; Shah, Pavan P.; Kannapadi, Nivedha V.; Wang, Andrew; Mintz, David; Gottschalk, Allan; Antonik, Laurie J. (2022-05-01). "Case Series in the Utility of Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Microvascular Decompression". Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.). 22 (5): 262–268. doi:10.1227/ons.0000000000000130. ISSN 2332-4260. PMID 35315836 Check |pmid= value (help).

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