Effect of Botulinum Toxin A Injection Guided by Peripheral Nerve Stimulation on Hemifacial Spasm: 57 Cases Report
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2016.03.019
- VernacularTitle:外周神经电刺激引导下A型肉毒毒素注射治疗面肌痉挛57例观察
- Author:
Yinjin SHAO
;
Yubin HUANG
;
Guihua WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hemifacial spasm;
Botulinum toxin A;
peripheral nerve stimulation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2016;22(3):323-325
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of local injection of Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) on hemifacial spasm guided by periph-eral nerve stimulation. Methods 57 patients with hemifacial spasm from January, 2012 to June, 2015 received local multi-point injection of BTX-A guided by peripheral nerve stimulation. The grades of facial spasm were evaluated before, 72 hours and 6 months after treatment. They were followed up for 3-9 months. Results The spasm reduced in the patients both 72 hours and 6 months after treatment (χ2=4.946, P<0.05). The incidence was 98.25% of satisfaction and 92.99% of very well 72 hours after treatment, while it was 91.23% and 78.95% 6 months after treatment. The relief of spasm was maintained for (23.1 ± 2.3) weeks. Conclusion Injection of BTX-A guided by peripheral nerve stimulation is effective on hemifacial spasm for a long time.
