Kangjun Yoon
MING St. Peters Hospital, South Korea
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Neurol Neurophysiol
The key to successful micro-vascular decompression of the neurovascular compression syndrome is maintaining the separation between the nerve and the offending vessel. We describe a transposition technique in which was mini band retraction for hemi-facial spasm, focusing on the tied-point for transposition the offending artery in the appropriate direction. We conducted a retrospective review of micro-vascular decompression operations in which the offending vessel was transposed and then retained by a designed mini-band, tied from the petrous dura. This technique was used in 42 consecutive cases for 2 years. Post operatively, complete symptom relief was achieved in 97.6% of the patients without any significant surgical complications. No patient suffered recurrence in the follow-up. For mini-designed band retraction technique to be performed successfully, it is important for a miniband placed at the suitable site to transpose the offending vessel in the intended direction.
Kang Jun Yoon is the Director of MING St. Peter’s Hospital with over 30 years of experience in the medical field since 1984.
Email: kjyoon3472@hotmail.com
