Hemifacial spasm: management

Evidence-based neurology checklist on hemifacial spasm: management: Investigations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain Electromyogram (EMG) Computerised tomography angiography (CTA) Colour duplex ultrasound Medical treatment Surgical treatment

Investigations

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain
  • Electromyogram (EMG)
  • Computerised tomography angiography (CTA)
  • Colour duplex ultrasound

Medical treatment

Surgical treatment

References

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