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Interrater reliability of motor severity scales for hemifacial spasm
To compare the inter-rater reliability (IRR) of five clinical rating scales for video-based assessment of hemifacial spasm (HFS) motor severity. We...
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Objective demonstration of eyelid spasm relief with smartphone and custom software in hemifacial spasm patients
PurposeTo objectively demonstrate eyelid spasms relief in hemifacial spasm (HFS) patients using a smartphone and a custom-made software.
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Evaluation of non-motor symptoms in cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm patients and their correlation with motor symptoms
BackgroundAwareness of non-motor symptoms has been increasing in recent years, but there are still few studies on this topic.
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Ventrolateral medullary compression by vascular contact in primary hemifacial spasm: a radiological analysis
BackgroundThe neurovascular conflict (NVC) causing hemifacial spasm (HFS) can also cause compression of ventrolateral medulla (VLM) which contains...
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Association study of the pneumatization degree of mastoid air cells and postoperative complications after microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm
BackgroundThis study aimed to analyse the association between the degree of pneumatization of mastoid air cells (MACs) and postoperative...
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Posterior ocular structural changes and glaucoma susceptibility in patients with hemifacial spasm
PurposeTo evaluate the changes in the posterior ocular structures and glaucoma susceptibility in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS).
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Is the pre-operative lateral spread response on facial electromyography a valid diagnostic tool for hemifacial spasm?
The lateral spread response (LSR) on preoperative facial electromyogram (EMG) is a useful tool in evaluating patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS)....
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Delayed complete remission of hemifacial spasms following microvascular decompression and the implications for optimal time of revision surgery
BackgroundMicrovascular decompression (MVD) is an effective method for directly treating hemifacial spasms (HFS). The timing for the consideration of...
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Evaluation of botulinum toxin effects in hemifacial spasm patients: correlation between clinical rating scales and high-speed video system measurements
The purpose of this study was to compare the scores of two clinical rating scales and high-speed video system measurements obtained during...
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Preoperative findings in relation to the usefulness of endoscopic assistance for microvascular decompression
PurposeEndoscopy is known to be a useful adjunct for microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery, assisting observation in blind spots such as Meckel’s...
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Abnormal brain white matter in patients with hemifacial spasm: a diffusion tensor imaging study
PurposeRefractory hemifacial contraction and comorbid emotional disorders are major annoyance suffered by patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS). It is...
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The efficacy of temporary clam** of V3 with a suboccipital far-lateral approach in microvascular decompression for Hemifacial spasm associated with the vertebral artery
Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is often caused by compression of the vertebral artery (VA) directly or indirectly as a result of other intervening vessels,...
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Radiological presence of vascular loops in the cerebellopontine angle region in patients with unilateral Ménière’s disease
ObjectiveThe relationship between vascular compression of the vestibulocochlear nerve and audio-vestibular symptoms remains controversial. We aimed...
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Surgical management of symptomatic hemangioma of the geniculate ganglion: fascicular-sparing resection or grafting?
Geniculate ganglion hemangioma (GGH) is rarely presented in the neurosurgical literature. It extends extradurally on the middle fossa floor and...
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Botulinum toxin therapy of hemifacial spasm: bilateral injections can reduce facial asymmetry
Botulinum toxin (BT) is the treatment of choice for hemifacial spasm (HFS). When BT is injected into the affected side, patients may experience...
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Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio as a novel-potential biomarker for predicting prognosis of Bell’s palsy
ObjectivesIn several disorders, the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) has been considered a biomarker of systemic inflammation and...
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Facial palsy in children: long-term outcome assessed face-to-face and follow-up revealing high recurrence rate
PurposeTo evaluate the long-term (minimum of 2 years from the palsy onset) outcome of pediatric facial palsy by patient questionnaire and...
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The otologic approach in the management of posterior petrous surface meningiomas
PurposeReport our experience in the management of posterior petrous surface meningiomas (PPSMs), and identify features that affect hearing, facial...
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Penetration of the facial nerve by the posterior auricular artery: case report, comprehensive review and clinical–surgical applications
Anatomical variations between the facial nerve and adjacent arteries are rare. However, knowledge of such anatomical variations is important to the...
