Shakuyakukanzoto is effective for recurrence hemifacial spasm after microvascular decompression: A case report

Microvascular decompression (MVD) is widely accepted as a radical treatment for hemifacial spasm. However, in rare cases, hemifacial spasm may recur after successful MCD surgery. We report a case in which shakuyakukanzoto was effective for recurrence of hemifacial spasm 6 years after MVD.

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Published inJournal of Neurosurgery and Kampo Medicine Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 57 - 60
Main Author Utsuki, Satoshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published The Japanese Society for Kampo Medicine and Neurological Surgery 30.07.2022
日本脳神経外科漢方医学会
Subjects
hemifacial spasm
microvascular decompression
shakuyakukanzoto
微小血管減圧術
片側顔面痙攣
芍薬甘草湯
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ISSN2189-5562
2758-1594
DOI10.57364/jnkm.7.1_57

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Summary:Microvascular decompression (MVD) is widely accepted as a radical treatment for hemifacial spasm. However, in rare cases, hemifacial spasm may recur after successful MCD surgery. We report a case in which shakuyakukanzoto was effective for recurrence of hemifacial spasm 6 years after MVD.
ISSN:2189-5562
2758-1594
DOI:10.57364/jnkm.7.1_57