Abstract:The average age of hemifacial spasm (HFS) onset is mostly between the fifth and sixth decades of life, with a relatively low incidence in younger age groups. The objective of this study was to analyze the characteristics and clinical outcomes of young-onset hemifacial spasm (YOHFS).Methods: Between April 1997 and March 2021, 151 HFS patients aged 30 years or younger at the time of microvascular decompression (MVD) were selected. We analyzed their epidemiological characteristics, intraoperative findings, improv… Show more
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