Letter to the editor: fully endoscopic microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: a clinical study and analysis.
Neurosurg Rev
; 47(1): 97, 2024 Feb 28.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38413453
ABSTRACT
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery as a treatment option for hemifacial spasm (HFS). Beginning with a thorough literature review, it explores the historical context, prevalence, and underlying mechanisms of HFS, laying a robust foundation for discussing MVD. Various surgical techniques, from traditional microscopic to fully endoscopic approaches, are described, along with their procedural nuances and advantages. Clinical data, including patient demographics and surgical success rates, substantiate the efficacy of MVD in alleviating HFS symptoms. The discussion of postoperative complications provides valuable insights into practical challenges. However, limitations such as single-center design, lack of robust statistical analysis, and absence of comparative data between endoscopic and microscopic approaches diminish the article's potential impact. Recommendations for multicenter collaborations, enhanced statistical analyses, comparative studies, and discussions on surgical training could significantly enhance the article's contribution to neurosurgery practice.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hemifacial Spasm
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Microvascular Decompression Surgery
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Neurosurg Rev
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pakistan