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Endoscope-assisted microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm with a teflon bridge
| Title: | Endoscope-assisted microvascular decompression in hemifacial spasm with a teflon bridge |
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| Authors: | Thomas Rhomberg, Márton Eördögh, Sebastian Lehmann, Henry W.S. Schroeder |
| Source: | Acta Neurochir (Wien) |
| Publisher Information: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: | 2024 |
| Subject Terms: | Male, Microsurgery, Endoscopy, Middle Aged, Microvascular Decompression Surgery, Facial Nerve, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Neuroendoscopy, Female [MeSH], Endoscope-assisted microsurgery, Microvascular Decompression Surgery/methods [MeSH], Humans [MeSH], Retrosigmoid approach, Endoscopy/methods [MeSH], Hemifacial Spasm/surgery [MeSH], Middle Aged [MeSH], Hemifacial spasm, Neuroendoscopy/methods [MeSH], Teflon, Microsurgery/methods [MeSH], Functional Neurosurgery – Other, Microvascular decompression, How I Do it, Male [MeSH], Facial Nerve/surgery [MeSH], Polytetrafluoroethylene [MeSH], Operative video, Craniotomy/methods [MeSH], Humans, Hemifacial Spasm, Female, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Craniotomy |
| Description: | Background Microvascular conflicts in hemifacial spasm typically occur at the facial nerve’s root exit zone. While a pure microsurgical approach offers only limited orientation, added endoscopy enhances visibility of the relevant structures without the necessity of cerebellar retraction. Methods After a retrosigmoid craniotomy, a microsurgical decompression of the facial nerve is performed with a Teflon bridge. Endoscopic inspection prior and after decompression facilitates optimal Teflon bridge positioning. Conclusions Endoscope-assisted microsurgery allows a clear visualization and safe manipulation on the facial nerve at its root exit zone. |
| Document Type: | Article Other literature type |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 0942-0940 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00701-024-06142-7 |
| Access URL: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38814504 https://repository.publisso.de/resource/frl:6519047 |
| Rights: | CC BY |
| Accession Number: | edsair.doi.dedup.....c86fd2e8b436a98ddcb4e78c093dfd6a |
| Database: | OpenAIRE |
| ISSN: | 09420940 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s00701-024-06142-7 |