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To prevent hearing loss during microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm, surgeons should minimize VIIIth nerve stretching by preserving the arachnoid membrane and reducing manipulation time. Intraoperative brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) monitoring guides surgical technique.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurophysiology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS) carries a risk to the VIIIth cranial nerve.
  • Intraoperative monitoring of brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) can detect and potentially prevent hearing impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess intraoperative BAEP findings in relation to MVD surgical techniques.
  • To identify optimal surgical maneuvers to avoid hearing impairment during MVD for HFS.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 100 consecutive MVD patients with intraoperative BAEP monitoring.
  • Classification of patients based on BAEP changes (latency prolongation, amplitude reduction).
  • Analysis of surgical factors (retractor use, arachnoid preservation, manipulation duration) and their correlation with BAEP findings and hearing outcomes.

Main Results:

  • One patient experienced permanent moderate hearing impairment; two had complete recovery from temporary hearing loss.
  • Prolonged microscopic manipulation and increased brain retractor use negatively impacted BAEPs.
  • Preservation of the arachnoid membrane along the VIIIth nerve positively affected BAEPs and hearing outcomes.
  • Significant difference in arachnoid membrane preservation noted between patient groups (p = 0.013).

Conclusions:

  • Minimizing VIIIth nerve stretching is crucial for preventing postoperative hearing loss.
  • Adequate exposure from the caudal side without brain retractors facilitates decompression with less nerve stretching.
  • Maximizing arachnoid membrane preservation and reducing microscopic manipulation duration are key strategies to avoid hearing impairment.