[The results of microvascular decompression of the accessory nerve in patients with spastic torticollis]

The results of microvascular decompression of accessory nerve in patients with spastic torticollis are reviewed. 40 patients with spastic torticollis were treated. Unilateral microvascular decompression of the XIth cranial nerve were used in 11 cases, lateral in 23 cases. 5 patient had complete recovery, positive results were achieved in 12 patients. Best results were observed after bilateral decompression including retrocollis patients. Surgical treatment of laterocollis patients was less successful. Unilateral microvascular decompression of accessory nerve proved to be effective in homolateral type of torticollis.