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Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment

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Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment

Öz

Aim: Hemifacial Spasm (HFS) is a condition that significantly impacts quality of life. It is characterized by involuntary, tonic or clonic contractions on one side of the face. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the primary treatment option when vascular compression on the seventh cranial nerve is present. Recently, endoscopic techniques have been introduced for this procedure. The aim of our study is to develop a sheep head cadaver model to facilitate the acquisition of necessary skills for fully endoscopic MVD surgery. Material and Methods: The material used in the study was 5 fresh sheep heads, obtained from a local butcher. The surgical steps consist of positioning the sheep's heads with its posterior facing the surgeon, performing a craniectomy 1 cm above the occipital condyle, opening the dura mater, identifying the cerebellar tissue and retracting it medially, identifying the cisterns and then the cranial nerves using an endoscope, and simulating microvascular decompression. Results: Fully endoscopic MVD surgery was successfully simulated using the sheep skulls. Conclusion: The use of sheep head cadaver models may be beneficial for endoscopic surgical training and practice, as they provide a practical means for familiarization with endoscopic MVD techniques.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi (Nöroşirurji), Sinirbilim (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

24 Şubat 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

26 Mart 2025

Kabul Tarihi

4 Ekim 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 58 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Şahin, Ö. (2026). Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, 58(3), 111-114. https://doi.org/10.20492/aeahtd.1665850
AMA
1.Şahin Ö. Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 2026;58(3):111-114. doi:10.20492/aeahtd.1665850
Chicago
Şahin, Ömer. 2026. “Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment”. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 58 (3): 111-14. https://doi.org/10.20492/aeahtd.1665850.
EndNote
Şahin Ö (01 Şubat 2026) Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 58 3 111–114.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Şahin, “Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment”, Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, c. 58, sy 3, ss. 111–114, Şub. 2026, doi: 10.20492/aeahtd.1665850.
ISNAD
Şahin, Ömer. “Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment”. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi 58/3 (01 Şubat 2026): 111-114. https://doi.org/10.20492/aeahtd.1665850.
JAMA
1.Şahin Ö. Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 2026;58:111–114.
MLA
Şahin, Ömer. “Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment”. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, c. 58, sy 3, Şubat 2026, ss. 111-4, doi:10.20492/aeahtd.1665850.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Şahin. Training for Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression Surgery Using Cadaveric Sheep Head Models for Hemifacial Spasm Treatment. Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi. 01 Şubat 2026;58(3):111-4. doi:10.20492/aeahtd.1665850