Prosthetic material degeneration over time as a possible factor in delayed recurrence of hemifacial spasm after successful microvascular decompression.

Conclusion: We report a case in which degeneration of material, a sponge (polyurethane), used in decompression surgery caused delayed recurrence of hemifacial spasm. The selection of appropriate prosthetic materials is essential in such functional surgeries. PMID: 30283720 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30283720?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Neurology International - October 6, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research

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