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This study, the largest of its kind, examines TCA-related TN cases to highlight the anatomical and surgical importance of the TCA, discuss technical difficulties in decompression, and review strategies for managing complications, along with a summary of previous cases.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st2\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Between April and September 2024, 56 endoscopic microvascular decompression (eMVD) procedures for TN were conducted using a 0\u00b0 endoscope through the retrosigmoid keyhole approach in the Department of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University Bantane Hospital, Japan. Among these, five cases involved the TCA as the compressive artery. We analyzed patient demographics, clinical presentations, neurovascular conflict (NVC) types, decompression techniques, surgical challenges, and outcomes, including a pictorial review of the TCA\u2019s developmental background, surgical anatomy, and clinical relevance.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st3\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Of the 56 patients treated with eMVD, 5 (8.9%) were confirmed to have TCA-induced TN. These patients, predominantly female (60%) with an average age of 70.3 years, presented mainly with V2 or V3 distribution pain, primarily on the left side. Intraoperative analysis revealed multiple NVC points in 80% of cases due to the TCA\u2019s complex course, with variations in conflict type. Postoperative outcomes were positive, with immediate pain relief in all cases and 80% achieving complete symptom remission. No perioperative complications were observed. Preoperative imaging with 3D reconstruction and computed tomography angiography was valuable for planning, though intraoperative indocyanine green angiography was essential to confirm NVCs and the status of perforating arteries.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st4\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>eMVD through a retro sigmoid keyhole approach is safe and effective for TCA-induced TN. 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