Table 2 Outcomes of pure microvascular depression for primary trigeminal neuralgia associated with VBA
Patient Assessment | Immediate Postoperative, No. of patients | Follow-up, No. of patients |
|---|---|---|
Postoperative BNI score | ||
I | 19 | 19 |
II | 3 | 0 |
III | 1 | 2 |
IV | 0 | 1 |
V | 0 | 1 |
Neurological deficits | ||
Hypesthesia | 4 | 2 |
Facial weakness | 2 | 0 |
Hearing decrease/deafness | 0 | 1 |
Cerebellar sign | 2 | 0 |
Diplopia | 1 | 0 |