2003•Di-san junyi daxue xuebaoRequires access
Microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm
Jia He
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Abstract
Objective To improve the therapeutic level for glossopharyngeal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm by reviewing the therapeutic efficacy of microvascular decompression. Methods The therapeutic efficacy of microvascular decompression for the treatment of 8 patients with glossopharyngeal neuralgia and 28 patients with hemifacial spasm admitted to our hospital from March 1997 to March 2003 was retrospectively analyzed. Results On discharge from hospital, 28 patients were free of neuralgia and spasm. Partial improvement was found in 6 patients but no improvement in 2 patients. Conclusion Microvascular decompression is a safe and effective option for the treatment of patients with glossopharyngeal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.