Alterations of white matter tracts and topological properties of structural networks in hemifacial spasm
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DOI: 10.1002/nbm.4756
Abstract: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary and paroxysmal muscle contractions on the hemiface. It is generally believed that HFS is caused by neurovascular compression at the root exit zone of the facial nerve. In… read more here.
Keywords: tracts topological; structural networks; hemifacial spasm; properties structural ... See more keywords
How I do it: endoscopic microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm associated with the vertebral artery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-017-3392-9
Abstract: BackgroundMicrovascular decompression (MVD) of hemifacial spasm (HFS) associated with the vertebral artery (VA) shows higher rates of incomplete cure and complications compared to non-VA-related HFS.MethodPurely endoscopic MVD for VA-associated HFS via a retrosigmoid keyhole was… read more here.
Keywords: decompression; artery; associated vertebral; hemifacial spasm ... See more keywords
Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm involving the vertebral artery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-05076-8
Abstract: Microvascular decompression (MVD) has become an accepted treatment modality for the vertebral artery (VA)–involved hemifacial spasm (HFS). The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate clinical and surgical outcomes of HFS patients undergoing MVD… read more here.
Keywords: group; decompression; microvascular decompression; vertebral artery ... See more keywords
Association study of the pneumatization degree of mastoid air cells and postoperative complications after microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05155-4
Abstract: This study aimed to analyse the association between the degree of pneumatization of mastoid air cells (MACs) and postoperative complications after microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm. We retrospectively reviewed 308 patients with hemifacial spasm who… read more here.
Keywords: study; grade macs; macs; postoperative complications ... See more keywords
Evaluation of stigmatization in hemifacial spasm and quality of life before and after botulinum toxin treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s13760-018-1018-5
Abstract: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a chronic disease that is characterized by involuntary tonic and clonic contractions of the muscles innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve. Botulinum toxin (BTX) is the most effective medical treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: btx; treatment; hemifacial spasm; quality life ... See more keywords
Quality of life after hemifacial spasm surgery: French versions of the HFS-8 and HFS-30 questionnaires.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2021.03.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to assess quality of life before and after surgery for hemifacial spasm, in order to validate two specific quality of life scales translated in French. Surgical results… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; hfs hfs; hemifacial spasm; quality life ... See more keywords
S115. Multimodal intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring during the resection of a 4th ventricular mass in a 2 year-old boy with hemifacial spasm and seizure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.475
Abstract: Introduction Hemifacial spasm is a disorder of the seventh cranial nerve characterised by irregular, involuntary, clonic or tonic spasms of the facial muscles. In adults it is typically a primary disorder, predominantly affecting females in… read more here.
Keywords: neurophysiology; year old; cranial nerve; mass ... See more keywords
Hemifacial spasm and vestibular paroxysmia: Co-presence of two neurovascular compression syndromes in a patient.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2016.08.002
Abstract: Hemifacial spasm is a movement disorder characterised by tonic or clonic contractions of the muscles on one side of the face, which may manifest in short episodes or persistently. Vestibular paroxysmia manifests with recurrent episodes… read more here.
Keywords: hemifacial spasm; compression; vestibular paroxysmia; neurovascular compression ... See more keywords
Operative Complications of Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: Experience of 1548 Cases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.08.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery is considered the gold standard treatment for hemifacial spasm, there are some MVD-related complications. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 1548 patients with hemifacial spasm who underwent retromastoid suboccipital craniectomy with… read more here.
Keywords: hemifacial spasm; microvascular decompression; mvd; mvd surgery ... See more keywords
Prognosis of Symptoms and Complications After Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: A Single-Center Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.238
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify potential prognostic factors of hemifacial spasm (HFS) after microvascular decompression (MVD), to establish the appropriate way to tackle postprocedure symptoms and complications (PPSCs), and to find… read more here.
Keywords: ppscs; status; hfs; microvascular decompression ... See more keywords
Involved Small Arteries in Patients Who Underwent Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.07.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Microvascular decompression (MVD) has become widely accepted as first-line therapy for hemifacial spasm. However, not all patients are candidates for the procedure, and some surgeons ignore arterioles that represent the actual underlying cause of… read more here.
Keywords: involved arterioles; hemifacial spasm; microvascular decompression; patients underwent ... See more keywords