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Chen K, Shen L, Yang J, Zhao J, Wu J, Cai Y, Mei Z, Chai S, Xu D, Jiang P, Xiong N. A nomogram based on clinical multivariate factors predicts delayed cure after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:44. [PMID: 38216699 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02284-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The course of disease after microvascular decompression (MVD) in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) is variable. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram to predict the probability of delayed cure after microvascular decompression in patients with hemifacial spasms based on clinical multivariate factors. METHODS A retrospective data collection was performed on 290 patients with HFS undergoing MVD at our center from January 2017 to January 2022. The patients were randomly assigned to the training cohort (n = 232) and validation cohort (n = 58) at a ratio of 8:2. Retrospective analysis was performed of information on clinical, radiological, and intraoperative findings and clinical outcomes. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed in the training cohort, and a nomogram was constructed using a stepwise logistic regression approach. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) was calculated to evaluate the reliability of the nomogram model. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to assess the clinical application value of the nomogram model. RESULTS In the training cohorts, 73 patients (73/232) had a delayed cure. In the validation cohorts, 18 patients (18/58) had a delayed cure. We developed a novel nomogram model to predict the risk of delayed cure after MVD in HFS patients based on the presence of vertebral artery compression, venous compression, absence of LSR, degree of facial nerve indentation, degree of neurovascular compression, and internal auditory canal vascular looThe area under the curve (AUC) of the nomogram model was 0.9483 in the training cohort and 0.9382 in the validation cohort. The calibration curve showed good correspondence between the predicted and actual probabilities in the training and validation groups. The decision curve showed that the nomogram model had good performance in clinical applications. CONCLUSIONS We developed and validated a preoperative and intraoperative multivariate factors nomogram to predict the possibility of delayed cure after MVD in HFS patients, which may help clinicians in the comprehensive management of HFS.
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- Keyu Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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Jeon C, Kim M, Lee HS, Kong DS, Park K. Outcomes after Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm without Definite Radiological Neurovascular Compression at the Root Exit Zone. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:2064. [PMID: 37895445 PMCID: PMC10608077 DOI: 10.3390/life13102064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcome of microvascular decompression (MVD) in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) who have no definite radiological neurovascular compression (NVC). Sixteen HFS patients without radiological NVC on preoperative MRI underwent MVD surgery. The symptoms were left-sided in fourteen (87.5%) and right-sided in two patients (12.5%). Intraoperatively, the most common vessel compressing the facial nerve was the AICA (8, 44.4%), followed by arterioles (5, 27.8%), veins (4, 22.2%), and the PICA (1, 5.6%). The most common compression site was the cisternal portion (13, 76.5%) of the facial nerve, followed by the REZ (4, 23.5%). One patient (6.3%) was found to have multiple NVC sites. Arachnoid type (7, 50%) was the most common compressive pattern, followed by perforator type (4, 28.6%), sandwich type (2, 14.3%), and loop type (1, 7.1%). A pure venous compression was seen in two patients, while a combined venous-arterial "sandwich" compression was detected in two patients. Symptom improvement was observed in all of the patients. Only one patient experienced recurrence after improvement. Based on our experience, MVD surgery can be effective for primary HFS patients with no definite radiological NVC. MVD can be considered if the patient shows typical HFS features, although NVC is not evident on MRI.
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- Chiman Jeon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan 15355, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung 25440, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul 05030, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul 05030, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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Al Menabbawy A, Refaee EE, Shoubash L, Matthes M, Schroeder HWS. The value of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography in microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm to avoid brainstem ischemia. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2023; 165:747-755. [PMID: 36289111 PMCID: PMC10006022 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05389-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite being rarely reported, ischemic insults resulting from compromising small brainstem perforators following microvascular decompression (MVD) remain a potential devastating complication. To avoid this complication, we have been using indocyanine green (ICG) angiography intraoperatively to check the flow within the small brainstem perforators. We aim to evaluate the safety and usefulness of ICG videoangiography in MVD. METHODS We extracted retrospective data of patients who received ICG videoangiography from our prospectively maintained database for microvascular decompression. We noted relevant data including demographics, offending vessels, operative technique, outcome, and complications. RESULTS Out of the 438 patients, 15 patients with a mean age (SD) of 53 ± 10.5 years underwent intraoperative ICG angiography. Male:female was 1:1.14. The mean disease duration prior to surgery was 7.7 ± 5.3 years. The mean follow-up (SD) was 50.7 ± 42.0 months. In 14 patients, the offending vessel was an artery, and in one patient, a vein. Intraoperative readjustment of the Teflon pledget or sling was required in 20% (3/15) of the cases. No patient had any sort of brainstem ischemia. Eighty percent of the patients (12/15) experienced complete resolution of the spasms. 86.7% (13/15) of the patients reported a satisfactory outcome with marked improvement of the spasms. Three patients experienced slight hearing affection after surgery, which improved in two patients later. There was no facial or lower cranial nerve affection. CONCLUSION Intraoperative ICG is a safe tool for evaluating the flow within the brain stem perforators and avoiding brainstem ischemia in MVD for hemifacial spasm.
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- Ahmed Al Menabbawy
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany. .,Department of Neurosurgery, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.,Department of Neurosurgery, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Nakamura K, Kuge A, Yamaki T, Sano K, Saito S, Kondo R, Sonoda Y. Endovascular Treatment of Hemifacial Spasm Associated with a Tentorial DAVF Using Transarterial Onyx Embolization: A Case Report. JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOVASCULAR THERAPY 2022; 16:523-528. [PMID: 37502204 PMCID: PMC10370818 DOI: 10.5797/jnet.cr.2022-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Objective We describe a patient treated with transarterial Onyx embolization for a tentorial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) who presented with hemifacial spasm (HFS). Case Presentation A 56-year-old man suffered from right blepharospasm for 4 years, and the symptom gradually spread to the right side of his face with oculo-oral synkinesis. MRI of the brain revealed abnormal multiple flow voids at the surface of brainstem and cerebellar hemisphere. MRA (time of flight) and spoiled gradient recalled echo-revealed abnormal vessels at the posterior fossa indicated arteriovenous shunting. 3D-MRI fusion images showed that a dilated vein was in contact with the root exit zone (REZ) of the right facial nerve. The right carotid angiography displayed a complex tentorial DAVF on the right side. There were multiple feeding vessels drained to the tentorial sinus at the point where the inferior cerebellar vermian vein met, and severe venous congestion was noted. We diagnosed a tentorial DAVF and thought that this was responsible for the right HFS. We used neuroendovascular treatment for this lesion. After transarterial Onyx embolization, his right HFS diminished. MRI after treatment showed that the vein in contact with the REZ of the right facial nerve had shrank. Conclusion We experienced a rare case of HFS associated with a DAVF. Our case supports that transarterial Onyx embolization can treat HFS associated with a tentorial DAVF. It is the first description of successful treatment that could be confirmed through postoperative MRI.
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- Kazuki Nakamura
- Stroke Center, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Stroke Center, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Stroke Center, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Stroke Center, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Stroke Center, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Stroke Center, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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Wang M, Wang J, Zhang X, Chai S, Cai Y, Dai X, Yang B, Liu W, Lu T, Mei Z, Zheng Z, Zhou Y, Yang J, Shen L, Zhao J, Ho J, Cai M, Chen J, Xiong N. Intraoperative Findings of Inferior Petrosal Vein During Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: A Single-Surgeon Experience. Front Surg 2022; 9:921589. [PMID: 35756473 PMCID: PMC9226572 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.921589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to evaluate the impact of the inferior petrosal veins (IPVs) on operational exploration and to analyze related anatomic features. Methods A total of 317 patients were retrospectively studied. Surgical outcomes and postoperative complications were analyzed, and patients were divided into two groups according to whether the IPV was sacrificed or preserved. The diameter of the IPV was also recorded during operation. Furthermore, the position where the IPV drained into the jugular bulb was recorded in each patient, and the influence of different injection points on the operation was analyzed. Results IPVs were conclusively identified in 242/317 (76.3%) of patients, with 110/242 (45.5%) of patients categorized as “IPV sacrifice” versus 132/242 (54.5%) categorized as “IPV preservation.” IPV diameter was observed to be <0.5 mm in 58 cases (23.9%), 0.5 mm–1.0 mm (≥0.5 mm and ≤1.0 mm) in 145 cases (59.9%), and >1 mm in 39 cases (16.2%). The position of IPV drainage into the jugular bulb was at the level of the accessory nerve in 163 cases (67.3%), the level of the vagus nerve in 42 cases (17.4%), and the level of the glossopharyngeal nerve or above in 37 cases (15.3%). The diameters of IPV in the sacrifice group were mainly less than 1 mm (94.5% vs. 75%, P < 0.01), and the cases with draining points near the glossopharyngeal nerve were more than that in the preservation group (27.3% vs. 5.3%, P < 0.01). Conclusion IPV is an obstructive structure in MVD for HFS, with considerable variations in diameters and draining points. IPV near the glossopharyngeal nerve significantly impacts surgical exposure and is often sacrificed for a better view of the operation field. Meanwhile, it is feasible to maintain IPVs with a diameter >1 mm.
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- Mengyang Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiaogan Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Xiaogan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine, Hongkong University, Hongkong, China
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- iRegene Therapeutics Ltd., Wuhan, Hongkong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Correspondence: Jincao Chen Nanxiang Xiong
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Correspondence: Jincao Chen Nanxiang Xiong
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Chai S, Mei Z, Cai Y, Shen L, Yang J, Xiong N. Letter: Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Study of Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm. Neurosurgery 2022; 90:e192-e193. [PMID: 35411874 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000001983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Songshan Chai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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A multivariable prediction model for recovery patterns and time course of symptoms improvement in hemifacial spasm following microvascular decompression. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2022; 164:833-844. [PMID: 35103860 PMCID: PMC8913470 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05133-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Microvascular decompression (MVD) success rates exceed 90% in hemifacial spasm (HFS). However, postoperative recovery patterns and durations are variable. OBJECTIVE We aim to study factors that might influence the postoperative patterns and duration needed until final recovery. METHOD Only patients following de-novo MVD with a minimum follow-up of 6 months were included. Overall trend of recovery was modeled. Patients were grouped according to recognizable clinical recovery patterns. Uni- and multivariable analyses were used to identify the factors affecting allocation to the identified patterns and time needed to final recovery. RESULTS A total of 323 (92.6%) patients had > 90% symptom improvement, and 269 (77.1%) patients had complete resolution at the last follow-up. The overall trend of recovery showed steep remission within the first 6 months, followed by relapse peaking around 8 months with a second remission ~ 16 months. Five main recovery patterns were identified. Pattern analysis showed that evident proximal indentation of the facial nerve at root exit zone (REZ), males and facial palsy are associated with earlier recovery at multivariable and univariable levels. anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA), AICA/vertebral artery compressions and shorter disease durations are related to immediate resolution of the symptoms only on the univariable level. Time analysis showed that proximal indentation (vs. distal indentation), males and facial palsy witnessed significantly earlier recoveries. CONCLUSION Our main finding is that in contrast to peripheral indentation, proximal indentation of the facial nerve at REZ is associated with earlier recovery. Postoperative facial palsy and AICA compressions are associated with earlier recoveries. We recommend a minimum of 1 year before evaluating the final outcome of MVD for HFS.
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Feng BH, Zhong WX, Li ST, Wang XH. Fully endoscopic microvascular decompression of the hemifacial spasm: our experience. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:1081-1087. [PMID: 32133573 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04245-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery has been accepted as a potentially curative method for hemifacial spasm (HFS). The primary cause of failure of MVD is incomplete decompression of the offending vessel due to inadequate visualization. This study is aimed at evaluating the benefit of endoscopic visualization and the value of fully endoscopic MVD. METHODS From March 2016 to March 2018, 45 HFS patients underwent fully endoscopic MVD in our department. From opening the dura to preparing to close, the assistant held the endoscope and the surgeon operated. Abnormal muscle response (AMR) and brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP) were monitored. For every patient, the offending vessel was transposed or interposed and achieved complete decompression. AMR was used to evaluate the adequacy of decompression at the end of the surgery. The intra-operative findings and postoperative outcomes and complications were analyzed. RESULTS Immediately after surgeries, 39 patients (86.7%) achieved excellent result; 2 cases (4.4%) had good result. So the postoperative effective rate was 91.1% (41/45). During 12-36 month follow-up, the outcomes were excellent in 42 cases (93.3%) and good in 2 cases (4.4%), and the effective rate reached to 97.8% (44/45). No recurrence was noted. The postoperative complications were found in 2 patients (4.4%). One patient (2.2%) showed delayed facial palsy on the tenth day but was fully recovered 1 month later. Intracranial infection was noticed in 1 patient (2.2%) and was cured by using intravenous antibiotics for 2 weeks. There was no hearing impairment, hoarseness, or other complications. CONCLUSIONS Fully endoscopic MVD is both safe and effective in the treatment of HFS. Electrophysiological monitoring is helpful to gain a good result and reduce hearing impairment.
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- Bao-Hui Feng
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, the Cranial Nerve Disease Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, the Cranial Nerve Disease Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, the Cranial Nerve Disease Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, the Cranial Nerve Disease Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Chongming Branch, Shanghai, 202150, China.
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