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01-09-2012 | Case Report

Hemimasticatory spasm treated with microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve

Authors: Kyu-Hyon Chon, Jong-Myong Lee, Eun-Jeong Koh, Ha-Young Choi

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

Hemimasticatory spasm is a very rare disorder of the trigeminal nerve characterized by paroxysmal involuntary contraction of the jaw-closing muscles. The mechanisms leading to hemimasticatory spasm are still unclear. Recently, injection of botulinum toxin has become the treatment of choice due to its excellent results. We report a case of a successful treatment of hemimasticatory spasm via microvascular decompression of the motor branch of the trigeminal nerve.

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Title: Hemimasticatory spasm treated with microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve
Authors: Kyu-Hyon Chon
Jong-Myong Lee
Eun-Jeong Koh
Ha-Young Choi
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-012-1360-y

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