Hemifacial Spasm: A Comprehensive Guide

by Kwan Park (Editor), Jae Sung Park (Editor)

Overview

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to hemifacial spasm, one of the very few neuromuscular disorders that can be treated surgically. All aspects are covered, including classification, pathogenesis, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, surgical principles and practice, medical treatment, the role of botulinum toxin injection, complications, prognosis, and redo surgery. Dr. Kwan Park has performed microvascular decompression surgery, the treatment of choice, in more than 4000 hemifacial spasm patients at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Korea. Over the past two decades, important lessons have been learned and new technologies adopted. This book draws together the many scientific contributions of Dr. Park and his team and offers the very latest insights into management of the condition. It will be an excellent guide for young neurosurgeons wishing to master the relevant surgical skills, as well as for all other medical personnel who may encounter patients with involuntary twitching or contraction on one side of the face. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811554179
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/26/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Kwan Park, MD, PhDDepartment of Neurosurgery, Samsung Medical CenterSungkyunkwan University, College of Medicine
Jae Sung Park, MD, PhD
Department of Neurosurgery, Konkuk University Medical CenterKonkuk University School of Medicine

Table of Contents

1. Epidemiology.- 2. Natural History.- 3. Novel Classifications in HFS.- 4. Pathogenesis.- 5. Clinical Diagnosis.- 6. Electrophysiological Diagnosis.- 7. Radiological Diagnosis.- 8. Differential Diagnosis.- 9. Surgical Principles.- 10. Technical Difficulties.- 11. Intraoperative Monitoring.- 12. Anesthesia.- 13. Medical Treatment.- 14. Botulinum Toxin Injection.- 15. Complications.- 16. Prognosis.- 17. Redo Surgery.

Editorial Reviews

The book is aimed at neurosurgeons and neurologists, with particular dedication to young neurosurgeons who can use the book as a guide to manage this unique neurological condition. … This book is an excellent resource on the topic of hemifacial spasm. It will be well received by the neurosurgical community at large, including practicing surgeons and neurosurgical trainees.” (Konstantin V. Slavin, Doody's Book Reviews, April 23, 2021)

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