Microvascular decompression under neuroendoscopic view in hemifacial spasm: rostral-type compression and perforator-type compression.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report microvascular decompression (MVD) under neuroendoscopic view in hemifacial spasm (HFS) patients with rostral- and perforator-type compression of the root exit zone (REZ) of the facial nerve. Using either a wireless iPad Mini as a monitor on the microscope or a high-resolution monitor, microscopic and endoscopic views enabled MVD for complete cure of HFS with rostral-type compression (the offender compressing the REZ on the opposite rostral side to the operative approach) or perforator-type compression (the offender tethered to the REZ by the perforator). MVD under neuroendoscopic view may offer more accurate MVD and complete resolution of HFS.
Medical subject headings
- Facial Nerve
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Microvascular Decompression Surgery
- Neuroendoscopy