Comparison of transposition and interposition methods in microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: an analysis of 109 cases performed by a single surgeon in a single-center retrospective study.
Etsuko OwashiKazufumi OhmuraKenji ShodaTetsuya YamadaKiyomitsu KanoNoriyuki NakayamaToru IwamaPublished in: Acta neurochirurgica (2024)
This study shows that both the transposition (Surgicel® and fibrin glue) and interposition (sponge) methods were excellent surgical techniques. The interposition method may achieve earlier spasm resolution compared to the transposition method.