Special technique helps man regain his smile after more than a year of facial spasms.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - After enduring uncontrollable facial spasms for over a year, the man completely lost his confidence in social interactions.

It was only after gaining access to microsurgical decompression techniques combined with neurophysiological monitoring at Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) that he regained his smile and the peaceful life he once had.

The seizures "steal" the confidence from your face.

"There were many days when I looked in the mirror and wanted to avoid seeing myself," shared Mr. Nguyen Huu L. (42 years old, Can Tho ), recalling the more than a year he lived with seizures on the right side of his face. This condition caused him insomnia, prolonged stress, and gradually led him to avoid social interaction due to feelings of inferiority.

After undergoing medical treatment and acupuncture at several hospitals without improvement, he went to Vinmec Can Tho General Hospital for examination. An MRI scan confirmed the cause of his facial spasms was due to blood vessels compressing the seventh cranial nerve.

Doctors at Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) are performing microvascular decompression on a patient.

Assessing the complexity of the case, doctors at Vinmec Can Tho conducted an inter-hospital consultation and decided to transfer him to Vinmec Central Park Hospital - one of the leading neurosurgical microsurgery centers in the country. The surgery was performed directly by Dr. Tran Hoang Ngoc Anh - Director of the Neurology Center, Vinmec Central Park, an expert who has successfully treated over 700 microvascular decompression cases.

According to Dr. Tran Hoang Ngoc Anh: "This is a progressive disease that does not resolve on its own and can worsen over time. Medication only helps to temporarily relieve symptoms; to completely resolve the problem, microvascular decompression surgery is necessary."

From classic techniques to groundbreaking advancements thanks to "guided" electrophysiological radar.

Microvascular decompression surgery is a technique that requires highly skilled neurosurgeons with advanced microsurgical expertise, along with the support of modern equipment such as high-resolution surgical microscopes and multi-channel electrophysiological monitoring systems to preserve the nerve. The synchronized application of these technologies ensures optimal safety and effectiveness of the surgery. However, not all neurosurgical centers are equipped with such modern systems.

In Mr. L.'s case, to access the compressed area, the microsurgery team had to create a small window in the skull bone in the right occipital region – a narrow area close to vital structures. "A mistake of a few millimeters can affect the patient's hearing, facial movement, and many other vital functions," Dr. Ngoc Anh explained.

Doctors congratulate the patient after a successful treatment.

To increase the safety and success rate of the surgery, the medical team combined microvascular decompression with intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.

Dr. Ngoc Anh explained: "Electrophysiology acts like a 'guiding' radar, completely monitoring the central and peripheral nervous systems throughout the surgery. It immediately warns if the surgeon's actions pose a risk of nerve damage and also confirms when we have applied pressure to the correct compression site."

During Mr. L.'s surgery, after separating one site, the nerve impulse indicated that there was still a point of compression. This warning helped the doctor continue searching for the second site. When the remaining site was decompressed, the nerve impulse disappeared completely, signaling that the underlying cause of the condition had been thoroughly addressed.

Thanks to the application of advanced equipment and technology, the surgery was performed safely. Upon regaining consciousness, the patient was completely free of seizures, and his distorted face had returned to its previous balanced and natural state. In the following days, he recovered well, remained alert, and the doctors did not record any complications.

To master this technique, the Vinmec team received thorough training at Seoul National University (South Korea) - one of Asia's leading centers for neuromicrosurgery. Thanks to a solid professional foundation and direct technology transfer, Vinmec has become a pioneer in applying neurophysiological monitoring in cranial and spinal surgery in Vietnam.

In just three years of implementation, doctors have successfully performed over 100 microvascular decompression surgeries using neurophysiological monitoring, making the Neurology Center at Vinmec Central Park one of the leading facilities in the country in terms of the number of cases performed and the effectiveness of these procedures.

To schedule a consultation or examination with Dr. Tran Hoang Ngoc Anh, please contact Vinmec via the website here or download the MyVinmec app.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/ky-thuat-dac-biet-giup-nguoi-dan-ong-tim-lai-nu-cuoi-sau-hon-mot-nam-bi-co-giat-nua-mat-20251127141000332.htm