Objectives/Hypothesis The study was designed to verify if one or more electrophysiological
parameters could predict a risk of nonrecovery of normal facial function and the …

Accounts of facial paralysis date back to 5th century BCE by Hippocrates. 1 Sir Charles Bell
described the anatomy of the facial nerve and its association with unilateral facial paralysis …

Sažetak Peripheral facial weakness is a facial nerve damage that results in muscle
weakness on one side of the face. It may be idiopathic (Bell's palsy) or may have a …

Bell's palsy, or idiopathic facial nerve palsy, is a relatively common disorder. Its annual
incidence in the USA is 20–25 per 100,000, 9 with higher rates in individuals with diabetes …

Background Bell's palsy is an idiopathic, acute peripheral palsy of the facial nerve that
supplies the muscles of facial expression. Despite an expected 70% full recovery rate, up to …

In the past, most cases of facial paralysis have been erroneously labeled Bell's palsy. Bell's
palsy has been synonymous with and defined as idiopathic facial paralysis affecting only the …

Objective: This study aimed to determine which prodromal symptoms frequently occur in
patients with Bell's palsy and evaluate the association between these symptoms and clinical …

Background: Idiopathic facial nerve palsy, or Bell's palsy (BP), is a common and important
disease. Recurrent Bell's palsy has been known as a rare entity with only a few cases in the …

Objective: To review the evidence evaluating the efficacy and safety of antiviral agents to
reduce morbidity associated with Bell's palsy. Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …