Table 6 Complications
From: Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: an experience of 84 operated cases
Complications | No of patients | Treatment | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
CSF fistula from wound | 3 | One treated by lumbar drainage of CSF. Two treated by re-exploration and duroplasty by fascia lata | Discharged without any sequlae |
Paradoxical CSF rhinorrhea | 1 | Lumbar drainage for 5Â days | Discharged without any sequlae |
Opposite side 3rd nerve palsy | 1 | Conservatively by steroids | Recovered completely |
Bilateral 7th, and 8th nerve palsy which developed progressively from the 4th postoperative day | 1 | Treated by steroids and azthioprine | Recovered completely |
Delayed facial palsy and hearing loss15 days after surgery (unrelated) | 1 | Treated conservatively | Recovered completely |