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We only included patients with a neurovascular etiology while excluding other causes, such as tumors. As part of the postoperative evaluation, we assessed preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and pure-tone audiometry.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st3\">\n<jats:title>Results: <\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The main complication was peripheral facial paralysis in 50 patients, followed by hypoacusis in 22 patients and deafness in 17 patients, associated with a failed surgical outcome (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.0002). The anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) was an offending vessel, and the involvement of more than one vessel was significantly associated with the development of facial nerve palsy (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.01). AICA was also associated with hearing impairment (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.04). Over 90% of immediate complications improve in the follow-up (6 months), and one patient did not show a cure for initial HFS.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st4\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion: <\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>MVD is the method with the highest long-term cure rates for treating HFS; however, we must inquire into the multiple factors of the patient and the surgeon to predict surgical outcomes. INM is not a must during MVD for HFS. 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