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A Comparative Study of Traditional and Synchronous Video Lateral Spread Response Monitoring in Predicting Long-Term
Yang Li1,2, Boyang Cao1,2, Hailiang Shi1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang , China.
Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
|May 2, 2025
Summary
Synchronous video monitoring for lateral spread response (LSR) during microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery for hemifacial spasm offers better prediction of long-term outcomes than traditional methods. This technique aids in assessing prognosis and guiding surgical adjustments for improved patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Surgical Monitoring
Background:
- Hemifacial spasm is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary facial muscle contractions.
- Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a surgical procedure to treat hemifacial spasm by relieving pressure on cranial nerves.
- Intraoperative monitoring is crucial for assessing surgical success and predicting patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of synchronous video monitoring of lateral spread response (LSR) during MVD surgery.
- To compare the predictive accuracy of synchronous video LSR monitoring versus traditional LSR monitoring for postoperative hemifacial spasm relief.
- To determine the long-term consistency of spasm relief following MVD surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 75 patients with primary hemifacial spasm undergoing MVD.
- Comparison of traditional intraoperative LSR monitoring with synchronous video LSR monitoring.
- Assessment of agreement between monitoring methods and actual clinical observations at multiple postoperative time points (1 week to 5 years).
Main Results:
- Synchronous video LSR monitoring showed moderate to fair agreement with clinical outcomes from 1 week to 5 years post-surgery.
- Traditional LSR monitoring demonstrated fair to poor agreement with clinical outcomes over the same period.
- Patients with intraoperative LSR changes experienced earlier symptom relief, with high overall relief rates at 5 years (96%).
Conclusions:
- Synchronous video LSR monitoring provides a more reliable method for assessing postoperative prognosis within 6 months after MVD surgery.
- This advanced monitoring technique aids in guiding surgical interventions and predicting the consistency of spasm relief.
- Synchronous video LSR monitoring is superior to traditional methods in predicting the long-term success of MVD for hemifacial spasm.
