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How I do it: sling transposition technique with biopatch and aneurysm clip for hemifacial spasm

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Microvascular decompression (MVD) represents the only definitive and non-ablative treatment for hemifacial spasm (HS). Teflon is the most used interposing material because considered inert; nevertheless, it is not free from complications. METHOD: We discuss and illustrate our method to resolve the neurovascular conflict accounting for HS through a sling transposition technique using aneurysm clip and biopatch in carefully selected cases. CONCLUSION: Several MVD procedures, including interposing and transposing techniques, have been proposed for HS, mainly selected according to surgeon's preference. We consider the described technique a definitive treatment, safe, not associated to pain recurrence and without needing revision surgery.

Source: Acta Neurochirurgica

DOI: 10.1007/s00701-025-06634-0

Authors: Sergio Corvino, Vincenzo Seneca, Giorgio Iaconetta, Giuseppe Catapano

Institution: AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona

Language: English

Topic: Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,990