Table 3.
Postoperative outcome after microvascular decompression
| Aberrant vessel | Patient n = 21 | Primary outcome | Secondary outcome | Follow-up duration in months (mean ± SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sup. cerebellar A | 11 | Freedom from pain | Excellent to good | 28.5 ± 3.6 |
| AICA | 3 | Freedom from pain | Excellent | 29 ± 4.1 |
| Trans. pon. V | 2 | Freedom from pain | Excellent | 28 ± 3.5 |
| Pon. trigeminal V | 1 | Freedom from pain | Excellent | 27 |
| No definite cause | 2 | Freedom from pain | Good | 31.5 ± 2.9 |
| Multiple blood vessel contacts to the nerve | 2 | Freedom from pain | Excellent | 26 ± 2.8 |
P-value of surgical group in comparison to nonsurgical group was statistically significant (P<0.001), Mean postoperative hospital stay 4.8 ± 0.7 days