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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Hemifacial spasm is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of facial muscles.
  • Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a primary surgical treatment for hemifacial spasm.
  • Recurrence of symptoms after MVD necessitates further investigation and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors contributing to hemifacial spasm recurrence after MVD.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of reoperation with MVD for recurrent cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from 24 patients with recurrent hemifacial spasm post-MVD.
  • Patients underwent reoperation with MVD between January 2017 and December 2022.
  • Intraoperative findings were used to determine the causes of recurrence.

Main Results:

  • The primary cause of recurrence was improper Teflon pledget size or placement (10 cases).
  • Other causes included Teflon displacement (7 cases), vertebral artery compression (3 cases), new offending vessels (3 cases), and arachnoid adhesions (1 case).
  • The surgical efficacy rate during a mean follow-up of 49.2 months was 95.8%.

Conclusions:

  • Improper Teflon pledget management is the main factor in recurrent hemifacial spasm after MVD.
  • Reoperation with MVD is a safe and effective treatment for recurrent hemifacial spasm.
  • Successful outcomes depend on surgical expertise, meticulous technique, and perioperative care.