L'hemispasme facial et son traitement par la toxine botulique

ABSTRACT

Authors report results of treatment of hemifacial spasm with Botulinum Toxin. The rationale of this treatment it to create a local and transitory neuro-muscular junction bloc and weakness of the muscles who are hyperactive in facial spasm. between September 1995 and May 1998, 14 patients with hemifacial spasm were treated with Botulinum Toxin. Indications, modalities of utilisation, injection techniques and favourable as well as secondary effect are commented and compared to other series