Chizowa Okwuchukwu Ezeaku

Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex

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Dr. Chizowa Okwuchukwu Ezeaku is a leading neurosurgeon whose research centers on microvascular decompression (MVD) and the surgical management of cranial nerve compression disorders. His major contributions include a comprehensive contemporary update on MVD, which synthesizes historical milestones with recent technological advances—such as intraoperative neuromonitoring and endoscopic-assisted techniques—to refine outcomes for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. This seminal work, published in 2025, has already garnered 16 citations, underscoring its rapid impact on the field. Dr. Ezeaku’s scholarship bridges the gap between classic neurosurgical principles and modern precision medicine, offering a roadmap for safer, more effective interventions. His review is widely recognized as an essential resource for both trainees and seasoned practitioners, highlighting his role as a thought leader in cranial nerve surgery. Through his meticulous analysis and forward-looking perspective, Dr. Ezeaku continues to shape the evolution of MVD, improving patient outcomes and setting new standards for neurosurgical excellence.