Gamma Knife surgery for hemifacial spasm related to cerebellopontine angle tumors

Cheng‐Siu Chang, Chun-Chao Chuang, Ming‐Fan Wu, Wen‐Shan Liu, Hsien‐Tang Tu, Chuanfu Huang

Journal of neurosurgery · 2012 · 17 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

Gamma Knife surgery appears to be effective in treating benign tumor-related HFS and in controlling tumor growth. A reduction in tumor volume is related to spasm improvement. Although a time latency for spasm relief is associated with GKS, minimal side effects are expected.

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