Computed tomography navigation radiofrequency ablation for Meige's syndrome: A game-changer in treatment.

BACKGROUND

Meige's syndrome severely impacts quality of life. Current treatments struggle to balance cost, risk, and effectiveness.

METHODS

Patients with blepharospasm were treated with facial nerves partial radiofrequency ablation guided by CT. Treatment efficacy, complications, and recurrences were evaluated during follow-up.

RESULTS

116 facial nerves in 58 patients with Meige's syndrome were treated using CT guidance. The average temperature at the end of radiofrequency treatment was 77.93 ± 9.8 °C, and the procedure lasted an average of 30.79 ± 7.69 min. Spasms stopped after treatment, but mild facial paralysis remained. Follow-ups ranging from 12 to 57 months showed that facial paralysis improved in an average of 3.12 ± 0.94 months. Nine patients had unilateral recurrence within 6-13 months, and three had bilateral recurrence at 14, 18, and 22 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Partial radiofrequency ablation of the facial nerve through percutaneous access to the bilateral stylomastoid foramen using CT navigation is an effective, safe, promising treatment for blepharospasm in Meige's syndrome patients.