Awake CT-guided percutaneous stylomastoid foramen puncture and radiofrequency ablation of facial nerve for treatment of hemifacial spasm

CONCLUSIONS: The authors report for the first time that awake CT-guided RFA of the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen is a minimally invasive procedure and can be an effective treatment option for HFS.PMID:33862595 | DOI:10.3171/2020.10.JNS203209

Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - April 16, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Bing Huang Ming Yao QiLiang Chen Huidan Lin Xindan Du Hao Huang Xian Zhao Huy Do Xiang Qian Source Type: research