Decompression Surgery in Elderly Patients with Hemifacial Spasm Refractory to Botulinum Toxin.
Margaret TugendChristina M UlaneKevin PatelRaymond F SekulaPublished in: Movement disorders clinical practice (2024)
This study provides evidence that elderly patients can undergo botulinum toxin treatment for hemifacial spasm without compromising their likelihood of achieving spasm-freedom with future surgical decompression. Therefore, surgical decompression of the facial nerve is an effective therapy for elderly patients with hemifacial spasm refractory to botulinum toxin.