Contributing factors to pain-free outcome in trigeminal neuralgia following microvascular decompression.

Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disease that impairs patients' daily activities. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is known as the best procedure to relieve pain, yet a small portion of patients still experience pain after surgery. This study will analyze the prognostic factor of MVD for TN patients.

Fatal complication caused by laxative suppository agent on pediatric patient with hydrocephalus on ventriculo-peritoneal shunt: a case report.

Introduction: Laxative suppository agent is oftenly used for patient with constipation due to its effectiveness and rapid onset. However, beside the benefit of the drugs, it could cause several side effects which could lead to life-threatening complication. In this report, we present a rare case of laxative's side effect that leads to fatal complication in pediatric patient with history of hydrocephalus and ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt placement.