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This study was conducted to identify whether microvascular decompression (MVD) is a safe and effective treatment for patients who experience trigeminal neuralgia symptoms after GKS.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n\nMethods<\/jats:title>\nFrom their records, the authors identified 29 consecutive patients who, over a 2-year period, underwent MVD following failed GKS. During MVD, data regarding thickened arachnoid, adhesions between vessels and the trigeminal nerve, and trigeminal nerve atrophy\/discoloration were noted. Outcome and complication data were also recorded.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n\nResults<\/jats:title>\nThe MVD procedure was completed in 28 patients (97%). Trigeminal nerve atrophy was noted in 14 patients (48%). A thickened arachnoid was noted in 1 patient (3%). Adhesions between vessels and the trigeminal nerve were noted in 6 patients (21%) and prevented MVD in 1 patient. At last follow-up, 15 patients (54%) reported an excellent outcome after MVD, 1 (4%) reported a good outcome, 2 (7%) reported a fair outcome, and 10 patients (36%) reported a poor outcome. After MVD, new or worsened facial numbness occurred in 6 patients (21%). Additionally, 3 patients (11%) developed new or worsened troubling dysesthesias.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusions<\/jats:title>\nThickened arachnoid, adhesions between vessels and the trigeminal nerve, and trigeminal nerve atrophy\/discoloration due to GKS did not prevent completion of MVD. 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