Chapter 33 - Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during microvascular decompression of cranial nerves

Abstract

Since the inception of microvascular decompression (MVD), the techniques have evolved. Neurophysiology has come to play a prominent role for both complication avoidance and demonstration of surgical success. This chapter provides a historical review of the various pathologies, monitoring techniques, as well as our current approach to intraoperative neurophysiology for MVD including the principles, technical aspects, interpretation, and limitations of each of the different electrophysiological modalities.