Microvascular decompression surgery treats the pain of certain nerve conditions that affect the head and neck. The surgery-related risks are few, and many people report an immediate reduction in pain.

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.

Expert Rev Neurother. 2007;7(11):1565-1579. © 2007 Future Drugs Ltd. The author has no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity ...