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The objective of this study is to investigate the predictive factors influencing the requirement of SMT removal during trigeminal MVD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Methods\u2003We retrospectively reviewed 197 patients who underwent MVD for TN, and analyzed the correlation of the SMT height and other clinicosurgical data with the necessity to remove the SMT during MVD. The parameters evaluated in the statistical analyses included maximum SMT height, patient's clinical characteristics, surgical data including the type and number of offending vessels, and surgical outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results\u2003SMT removal was required for 20 patients among a total of enrolled 197 patients. In the univariate analysis, maximum SMT height, patient's age, and number (\u2265 2) of offending vessels were associated with the requirement for SMT removal. Multivariate analysis with binary logistic regression revealed that the maximum SMT height and number (\u2265 2) of offending vessels were significant factors influencing the necessity for SMT removal. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that an SMT height \u2265 4.8\u2009mm was the optimal cutoff value for predicting the need for SMT removal.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Conclusion\u2003Large SMTs and the presence of multiple offending vessels are helpful in predicting the technical difficulty of trigeminal MVD associated with the necessity of SMT removal.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/a-2198-8279","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,25]],"date-time":"2023-10-25T18:41:17Z","timestamp":1698259277000},"page":"e38-e45","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"special_numbering":"S","title":["Surgical Nuances and Predictors of Requirement for Suprameatal Tubercle Removal in Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal 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