Hemifacial Spasm

Author : Kwan Park,Jae Sung Park
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811554179

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Hemifacial Spasm by Kwan Park,Jae Sung Park Pdf

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to hemifacial spasm, one of the very few neuromuscular disorders that can be treated surgically. All aspects are covered, including classification, pathogenesis, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, surgical principles and practice, medical treatment, the role of botulinum toxin injection, complications, prognosis, and redo surgery. Dr. Kwan Park has performed microvascular decompression surgery, the treatment of choice, in more than 4000 hemifacial spasm patients at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Korea. Over the past two decades, important lessons have been learned and new technologies adopted. This book draws together the many scientific contributions of Dr. Park and his team and offers the very latest insights into management of the condition. It will be an excellent guide for young neurosurgeons wishing to master the relevant surgical skills, as well as for all other medical personnel who may encounter patients with involuntary twitching or contraction on one side of the face.

Author : Marc Sindou,Yves Keravel,Aage R. Møller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783709168295

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Hemifacial Spasm by Marc Sindou,Yves Keravel,Aage R. Møller Pdf

Idiopathic Hemifacial Spasm constitutes a severe disability both from a cosmetic and psychological point of view and functionally for the daily life. Until recently this peculiar disease had remained enigmatous and was resistant to any kinds of treatments. Over the last two decades important advances have been made in the comprehension of its mechanisms and the efficacy of its treatment. Botulinic toxin revealed to be helpful although its effects are most often transient. Microvascular decompression – suppressing the neuro-vascular conflict almost constantly found at the root exit zone of the facial nerve from the brain stem – has been recognized as the curative treatment of this disease. A wide range of specialists, namely neurologists, ophthalmologists, ENT-surgeons, clinical neurophysiologists, neuroradiologists and of course neurosurgeons are involved in the diagnosis and the management of Hemifacial Spasm and will be interested in this multidisciplinary review of the topic.

Author : Néstor Gálvez-Jiménez,Paul Tuite
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139495752

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Uncommon Causes of Movement Disorders by Néstor Gálvez-Jiménez,Paul Tuite Pdf

A large number of neurological conditions result in abnormal movements of the body; these are often characterized by changes in coordination and altered speed of voluntary movement. Many obscure diseases, conditions and environmental insults can cause movement disorders but these are often overlooked. This volume expands and differentiates the many varied clinical presentations of movement disorders. Written by an international team of authors, including some of the most prominent clinicians in the field, disorders are defined and expanded in a clinically useful manner. Pathophysiological theories, genetic discoveries, new classifications, differential diagnoses and therapies are discussed extensively. Uncommon Causes of Movement Disorders provides a broad and comprehensive review of the field, concentrating on conditions infrequently seen but essential for practitioners to recognize in order to implement appropriate management. This is a key text for movement disorders specialists and general neurologists at all stages of their career.

Author : Michael C. Brodsky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387690698

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Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology by Michael C. Brodsky Pdf

"Due to the generous representation of the afferent visual system within the brain, neurological disease may disrupt vision as a presenting symptom or as a secondary effect of the disease. Conversely, early developmental disturbances of vision often disrupt ocular motor control systems, giving rise to complex disorders such as nystagmus, strabismus, and torticollis. The signs and symptoms of neurological disease are elusive by their very nature, presenting a confounding diagnostic challenge. Neurological medications and neurosurgical treatments can produce neuro-ophthalmological dysfunction that can be difficult to distinguish from disease progression. Affected patients may experience substantial delays in diagnosis, and are often subjected to extensive (and expensive) diagnostic testing. Scientific articles pertaining to specific disorders are scattered throughout medical subspecialty journals. These children continue to "fall through the cracks" of our medical education system. The increasing recognition that pediatric neuro-ophthalmology comprises a distinct set of diseases from those seen in adults has led to its emergence as a dedicated field of study. "Since the original publication of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology nearly fourteen years ago, interest in the field has burgeoned. Pediatric ophthalmology and pediatric neurology subspecialty conferences often include symposia dedicated to recent advances in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Technical advances in neuroimaging have given rise to a more integrated mechanistic classification of neuro-ophthalmological disease in children. Our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders of the visual system has expanded, longstanding monoliths have been dissembled into component parts, basic molecular mechanisms have taken center stage, and genetic underpinnings have become definitional. Evolutionary alterations can now be observed at the level of the gene, adding a new dimension to our understanding of disease pathogenesis. New classifications now encompass clinically disparate conditions. Descriptive definitions have been supplanted by mechanistic ones, and clinical definitions superseded by genetic ones. Our concept of disease pathogenesis has been revised and in some cases overturned. Bearing witness to these remarkable advancements has compelled me to enhance and expand the first edition of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology into this new and revised one. "In the first edition of this book, our goal was to present the clinical characteristics, diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic options for the common neuro-ophthalmologic disorders of childhood. In so doing, we designed the book to be provide a narrative journey through the thought processes involved in the clinical management of these disorders. In this edition, I have retained the basic narrative format of original book, while expanding the exploration of these complex visual disorders in the context of the many new scientific advancements and discoveries that have come to light. These conditions are fun to diagnose, fascinating to understand, and gratifying to manage." --from the Preface to the 2nd Edition.

Author : M. Samii,P. J. Jannetta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642679803

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The Cranial Nerves by M. Samii,P. J. Jannetta Pdf

No special field of surgery dealing with the cranial nerves exists today. This is not surprising in view of the characteristics of this group of morphologically and topo graphically heterogenous nerves. Morphologically we must differentiate between central nerves (I, II and VIII) and the so-called peripheral nerves (nn. III to VII and IX to XII), in which post-lesion rgeneration is quite different. Anatomo-topographi cally we must consider an intracranial and an extracranial part of each cranial nerve. For practical reasons at operation, further subdivisions of the intracranial course of cranial nerves are to be distinguished in the anterior, middle and posterior cranial fossae as well as within the petrous bone. This underscores the extensive tasks awaiting surgeons operating in the ventral part of the brain and facial skull as well as in the more dorsal part of the skull and neck. This very wide field cannot be covered by a single surgical discipline alone. In our opinion, considerable progress has been made in surgery of the cranial nerves only in recent years. This may be explained by the increased mastery of microsurgical techniques by all surgeons in terested in the surgery of the base of the skull as well as with the initiation of more interdisciplinary consultation and jointly performed operations. Possibilities of fu ture development can be discerned in the text. The base of the skull separating the extra-and intracranial part of cranial nerves should not be a barrier but a connect ing link.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781464917974

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Hemifacial Spasm: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Hemifacial Spasm: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Hemifacial Spasm in a compact format. The editors have built Hemifacial Spasm: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Hemifacial Spasm in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Hemifacial Spasm: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Mitchell F. Brin,Cynthia Comella,Joseph Jankovic
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781741149

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Dystonia by Mitchell F. Brin,Cynthia Comella,Joseph Jankovic Pdf

Dystonia: Etiology, Clinical Features, and Treatment is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on all forms of generalized and focal dystonias. Its 19 chapters cover classification, genetics and genetic counseling, and electrophysiology, and provide detailed descriptions of the clinical features and treatment of these disorders. Therapeutic choices, which include botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal medications, oral pharmacotherapy, and surgery, are covered in detail. Chapters have been authored by internationally recognized experts in these disorders, and have been written with the practicing clinician in mind. This book is produced by WE MOVE (www.mdvu.org).

Author : Oliver Philip Kreyden,Roland Böni,Günter Burg
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783805573061

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Hyperhidrosis and Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology by Oliver Philip Kreyden,Roland Böni,Günter Burg Pdf

In this publication a comprehensive overview on the pathophysiology and treatment of hyperhidrosis with a focus on the new therapy with botulinum toxin is given by renowned experts from Europe and the USA. In the first part the pathophysiology of hyperhidrosis, rare forms of sweating and their symptoms, as well as the different topical and surgical treatments for focal hyperhidrosis are discussed. The second part deals with botulinum toxin. Besides a historic survey of the drug the reader is introduced to the pharmacological particularities and the different modalities of treatment for focal hyperhidrosis. Complications and side effects of the therapy are presented as well. The final chapter is reserved for other dermatological indications like anal fissure and wrinkles.

Author : James N. Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015059589765

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The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Hemifacial Spasm by James N. Parker Pdf

This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to hemifacial spasm (also ), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on hemifacial spasm. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.

Author : Sang-Ku Park,Byung-Euk Joo,Kwan Park
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811613272

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Hemifacial Spasm by Sang-Ku Park,Byung-Euk Joo,Kwan Park Pdf

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in patients with hemifacial spasm, one of the very few neuromuscular disorders that can be treated surgically. It covers various aspects including brainstem auditory evoked potentials, lateral spread response, free-running EMG and prognosis, and intraoperative hearing loss patterns. In particular, we present detailed explanations and realistic pictures of various and subtle changes in the waveform of brainstem auditory evoked potentials and postoperative hearing. In addition, detailed explanations and actual photos are provided for various cases, such as when the amplitude of the lateral spread response is slightly smaller during surgery, when it is lost and then measured again, or when the surgery is terminated without disappearing. The various situations that may occur during surgery are fully covered, and the causes of and solutions to particular challenges are clearly described. In addition, the results of each test and their association with the postoperative prognosis are explained in detail. The authors have vast experience and recognized expertise in the performance of microvascular decompression surgery and intraoperative neuromonitoring. The book draws on their practical knowledge and many scientific contributions to offer the very latest insights into the management of hemifacial spasm. It will be an excellent guide for young neurosurgeons, neurological monitoring technologists, and neurological interpreters.

Author : Walter George Bradley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1672 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0750674695

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Neurology in Clinical Practice by Walter George Bradley Pdf

New edition, completely rewritten, with new chapters on endovascular surgery and mitochrondrial and ion channel disorders.

Author : Jimmy D. Bartlett,Siret D. Jaanus
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780750675765

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Clinical Ocular Pharmacology by Jimmy D. Bartlett,Siret D. Jaanus Pdf

Written by experts in the field, this comprehensive resource offers valuable information on the practical uses of drugs in primary eye care. Discussions of the pharmacology of ocular drugs such as anti-infective agents, anti-glaucoma drugs, and anti-allergy drugs lead to more in-depth information on ocular drugs used to treat a variety of disorders, including diseases of the eyelids, corneal diseases, ocular infections, and glaucoma. The book also covers ocular toxicology, focusing on drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies. A logical organization makes it easy to find essential information. Complete coverage of the basic fundamentals of pharmacology such as ocular drug delivery and ocular drug formulations. Comprehensive reviews of the pharmacology of specific classes of agents such as the cycloplegics, antiglaucoma drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, ocular irrigating solutions, and contact lens care products. In-depth information on ocular drugs used in clinical practice, including chapters on drugs used to treat eyelid disorders, lacrimal diseases, conjunctiva diseases, corneal diseases, allergies, uveitis, postoperative cataract, retinal diseases, and glaucoma. Coverage of ocular toxicology, including drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies. Completely revised and updated content that reflects the latest advances in pharmacology. Updated information on post-operative drugs, including LASIK follow up medications. Expanded coverage in the chapters on Anti-infective Drugs, Anti-allergy Drugs and Decongestants, and Lubricants and Other Preparations of Ocular Surface Disease that includes the latest advancements in antibiotics and medications used to treat allergies and dry eye. A dosage quick reference guide on the inside front cover for quick and easy access. Information on the use of herbal medications.

Author : Kimberly P Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1655040952

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HEMIFACIAL SPASM These are Our Stories by Kimberly P Robinson Pdf

This book is a compilation of true stories from actual Hemifacial Spasm sufferers across the world. Each story is written differently, in their own words, describing their journey with this difficult and often debilitating condition. You will not only read accounts of their medical experiences with Hemifacial Spasm, but you will also hear about their emotional experiences. For various reasons, hospital and doctors' names have been omitted from the stories. As you will see, many individuals affected by this condition have found resolution; however, there are still others who continue to suffer on a daily basis.

Author : Jean-Marc Sterkers,Robert Charachon,Olivier Sterkers
Publisher : Kugler Publications
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Acoustic neuroma
ISBN : 9062991289

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Acoustic Neuroma and Skull Base Surgery by Jean-Marc Sterkers,Robert Charachon,Olivier Sterkers Pdf

Author : Massimiliano Visocchi,H. Maximilian Mehdorn,Yoichi Katayama,Klaus R.H. von Wild
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319395463

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Trends in Reconstructive Neurosurgery by Massimiliano Visocchi,H. Maximilian Mehdorn,Yoichi Katayama,Klaus R.H. von Wild Pdf

These proceeding cover new trends presented at the IV Congress of the International Society of Reconstructive Neurosurgery (ISRN), 2015. ISRN is an “open” multidisciplinary society that deals with advances in spine and peripheral-nerve reconstructive surgery, central nervous system revascularization (surgical, radio interventional), neuromodulation, bioengineering and transplantation, which are the latest tools used to promote reconstruction, restoration and rehabilitation.