Overview
Often called the most painful condition known, trigeminal neuralgia is usually caused by a blood vessel compressing the trigeminal nerve. First-line treatment is medication (carbamazepine); when it fails or side effects become intolerable, surgical options begin with MVD β moving the offending vessel off the nerve β which offers the most durable relief for suitable patients.
In Beijing
Beijing Tiantan Hospital's neurosurgeons perform MVD routinely at volumes few centers match, alongside alternatives (radiofrequency, balloon compression, radiosurgery) for patients unsuitable for open surgery. A high-resolution MRI with special sequences confirms vascular compression before any decision.
Typical costs
- Trigeminal-protocol MRI: from about $320
- MVD surgery: quoted individually after imaging review β typically far below US prices
- Written second opinion: from $400
How we help
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