Neurovascular Compression
Neurovascular compression is a condition in which blood vessels around the hearing, balance, and facial nerves can cause compression and lead to sensations of hearing loss, imbalance, and abnormal facial movements.
Overview of Neurovascular Compression
Neurovascular compression is a condition where blood vessels around the hearing, balance, and facial nerves cause compression of these nerves.
The close proximity of the artery has flattened and compressed the nerve.
The close proximity of the artery has flattened and compressed the nerve.
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About Dr. Prasad
Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.