... with HFS after microvascular decompression (MVD). Methods: Between July 2004 and January 2015, 156 patients who were tested for thyroid hormones after MVD for HFS were enrolled in the present study. We assessed their detailed history, clinical manifestations, serum thyroid hormone levels, and surgical...

...Jinyoung Youn; Soonwook Kwon; Ji Sun Kim; Heejeong Jeong; Kwan Park; Jin Whan Cho Background: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a common disorder and has a significant impact on the quality of life. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is an effective and safe treatment option for patients with HFS, however...

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... with carbamazepine or gabapentin can be effective in suppressing painful paroxysms. Although spontaneous remissions are common, the relapses may become refractory to drug therapy. Surgical methods include nerve section, tractotomy [ 17 ] or microvascular decompression [ 18 ]. Intracranial root section has been...