Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Microvascular Decompression Surgery

Surgery performed to relieve pressure from MICROVESSELS that are located around nerves and are causing NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES.

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Abstract

Surgery performed to relieve pressure from MICROVESSELS that are located around nerves and are causing NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES.

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9 entry terms
  • Decompression Surgeries, Microvascular
  • Decompression Surgery, Microvascular
  • Microvascular Decompression Surgeries
  • Surgeries, Microvascular Decompression
  • Surgery, Microvascular Decompression
  • Microvascular Decompression
  • Decompression, Microvascular
  • Decompressions, Microvascular
  • Microvascular Decompressions

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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  1. E04w.188w.600
  2. E04w.525.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microvascular Decompression Surgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061145. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061145
  2. Microvascular Decompression Surgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73216460