What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore how turbulent cerebrospinal fluid dynamics contributes to Type 1 trigeminal neuralgia without visible neurovascular compression.

April 10, 2026

Potential Role of Turbulent Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in Type 1 Trigeminal Neuralgia Without Neurovascular Compression: Insights From a Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Study

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To explore how turbulent cerebrospinal fluid dynamics contributes to Type 1 trigeminal neuralgia without visible neurovascular compression.
Conducted preoperative phase-contrast MRI to assess cerebrospinal fluid dynamics
Targeted arachnoid dissection to correct abnormal cerebrospinal fluid flow
Identified aberrant cerebrospinal fluid flow as a potential contributor to Type 1 trigeminal neuralgia
Suggested that targeting this flow could improve surgical outcomes for patients without visible neurovascular compression

Abstract

Aberrant CSF dynamics may contribute to the pathogenesis of Type 1 TN without NVC. Preoperative phase-contrast MRI may aid in identifying candidates for surgery. Arachnoid dissection targeting abnormal CSF flow may represent a viable treatment option for patients with TN lacking visible NVC.

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Shinsuke Yoshida

Tsukasa Tsuchiya

Shunya Hanakita

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Neurosurgery

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Gunma University

Saitama Medical University

Social Insurance Saitama Chuo Hospital

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