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Acta Oto-Laryngologica Volume 115, 1995 - Issue 3
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Transtympanic Facial Nerve Needling: A Curvative Surgical Option for Hemifacial Spasms

S. B. Ogale ENT Department, K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay, India
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S. Chopra ENT Department, K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay, India
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S. Thakur ENT Department, K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay, India
Pages 405-407 | Received 29 Aug 1994, Accepted 24 Oct 1994, Published online: 30 Nov 2010
 
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Abstract

Ten patients with idiopathic hemifacial spasm were subjected to transtympanic needling of the horizontal segment of the affected facial nerve. Seven patients showed relief of symptoms. This treatment modality is advocated.

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