Abstract:Objective To explore the clinical effect of microvascular decompression in the treatment of hemifacial spasm.Methods This study included 88 patients with hemifacial spasm who were treated with microvascular decompression at the department of neurosurgery of our hospital. Brainstem auditory evoked potential was used for intraoperative monitoring. Postoperative follow-up was conducted for 1 year to analyze clinical efficacy and adverse reactions.Results Of all patients, 49 (56.0%) were cured immediately, 32 (36.0%) had delayed resolution, 4(5%) were not cured, and 3 (3%) relapsed. The overall response rate was 92.05% (81/88). The incidence of postoperative complications was 11.36% (10/88).Conclusions Microvascular decompression is effective in the treatment of hemifacial spasm. During the operation, attention should be paid to cerebellar protection, successful judgment of offending vessels, and size and placement of decompression materials. The dura mater should be closely sutured after surgery.