A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Trigeminal Neuralgia Linked to Neurovascular Compression Using MRI Analysis
Žygimantas Petronis, Raimundas Golubevas, Jan Pavel Rokicki, Vesta Guzevičienė, Dalius Sakavičius, Algirdas Lukošiūnas
Abstract
The exact process underlying the development of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is not yet fully clarified, with multiple factors potentially contributing to the condition. MRI is a valuable tool in identifying the possible causes. This paper reviews the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve associated with TN, describes the imaging features of vascular compression in TN patients, and examines the correlation between these findings and the TN branch affected. A systematic review and meta-analysis were condu
Topics & Concepts
Trigeminal neuralgiaNeurovascular bundleMedicineMeta-analysisSurgeryInternal medicineTrigeminal Neuralgia and TreatmentsFacial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and ResearchTemporomandibular Joint Disorders