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Hemifacial spasm caused by cross type vascular compression.

Xuesheng Zheng1, Baohui Feng, Wenchuan Zhang

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Neurological Research
|November 15, 2011
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Microvascular decompression (MVD) effectively treats hemifacial spasm (HFS) caused by cross-type compression of the facial nerve. This technique, aided by abnormal muscle response (AMR) monitoring, offers significant relief for patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • The anterior inferior cerebellar artery can compress the cisternal portion of the facial nerve, causing hemifacial spasm (HFS).
  • This 'cross-type' compression is often overlooked, potentially leading to suboptimal treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the experience of treating patients with HFS resulting from cross-type compression.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of microvascular decompression (MVD) with abnormal muscle response (AMR) monitoring for this specific condition.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-one patients diagnosed with HFS due to cross-type compression underwent MVD surgery.
  • Abnormal muscle response (AMR) monitoring was utilized during the surgical procedures.

Main Results:

  • Seventeen patients were cured, and three experienced significant spasm resolution after MVD.
  • One patient showed delayed resolution, and three reported transient postoperative hearing loss or tinnitus.
  • Typical vascular compressions co-existed with cross-type compression in 20 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeons must consider the possibility of co-existing cross-type compression, even with apparent typical facial nerve compressions.
  • MVD surgery, guided by AMR monitoring, is an effective treatment for HFS caused by cross-type compression.