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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 Iwama
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • minimally invasive
  • robot assisted