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Bell's Palsy in Pregnancy

Bell's Palsy in Pregnancy Abstract THE MANAGEMENT OF Bell's palsy has long been a source of controversy among neurologists, otologists, and general practitioners. It is fairly well accepted, however, that the small percentage of cases showing early wallerian degeneration of the nerve should be considered for surgical decompression. The earlier these are diagnosed as showing degeneration, then in all likelihood, the better the results of decompression. According to the definition of Kettel1, the term "Bell's palsy" is restricted to cases in which facial paralysis is the only clinical sign, and in which thorough examination fails to disclose a local cause, such as injury or infection. Bell's palsy is truly an idiopathic paralysis of the facial nerve. A summary of common causes of facial nerve paralysis is presented in Table 1. Facial palsy in association with pregnancy is a subject not often described in the world literature and indeed, a careful survey of previously reported References 1. Kettel, K.: Peripheral Facial Palsy , Copenhagen: Munksgaard, 1959. 2. Faris, B.D.: Med Times 83:1651955. 3. Barnes, J.: Proc Roy Soc Med 55:5751962. 4. Edwards, C.E.: Bell's Palsy in the Last Trimester of Pregnancy and the Puerperium , Amer J Obstet Gynec 274-276 ( (May) ) 1964. 5. Pietsche, Von P.: Zur Fazialisparese und Schwangerschaftstoxikose , Zbl Gynaek (86) /15, 511-519 1964. 6. Reimann, U.: Fazialislähmung als Schwangers chaftskomplikation Z Laryng Rhinol 1965, 44/10 (660-663). 7. Alford, B.R.: Electrodiagnostic Studies in Facial Paralysis , Arch Otolaryng 85:259 ( (March) ) 1967.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngology American Medical Association

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Abstract THE MANAGEMENT OF Bell's palsy has long been a source of controversy among neurologists, otologists, and general practitioners. It is fairly well accepted, however, that the small percentage of cases showing early wallerian degeneration of the nerve should be considered for surgical decompression. The earlier these are diagnosed as showing degeneration, then in all likelihood, the better the results of decompression. According to the definition of Kettel1, the term "Bell's palsy" is restricted to cases in which facial paralysis is the only clinical sign, and in which thorough examination fails to disclose a local cause, such as injury or infection. Bell's palsy is truly an idiopathic paralysis of the facial nerve. A summary of common causes of facial nerve paralysis is presented in Table 1. Facial palsy in association with pregnancy is a subject not often described in the world literature and indeed, a careful survey of previously reported References 1. Kettel, K.: Peripheral Facial Palsy , Copenhagen: Munksgaard, 1959. 2. Faris, B.D.: Med Times 83:1651955. 3. Barnes, J.: Proc Roy Soc Med 55:5751962. 4. Edwards, C.E.: Bell's Palsy in the Last Trimester of Pregnancy and the Puerperium , Amer J Obstet Gynec 274-276 ( (May) ) 1964. 5. Pietsche, Von P.: Zur Fazialisparese und Schwangerschaftstoxikose , Zbl Gynaek (86) /15, 511-519 1964. 6. Reimann, U.: Fazialislähmung als Schwangers chaftskomplikation Z Laryng Rhinol 1965, 44/10 (660-663). 7. Alford, B.R.: Electrodiagnostic Studies in Facial Paralysis , Arch Otolaryng 85:259 ( (March) ) 1967.Crossref

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Archives of Otolaryngology – American Medical Association

Published: Jun 1, 1969

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