Abstract
Bell's palsy is an acute paralysis of one side of the face of unknown aetiology. Bell's palsy should only be used as a diagnosis in the absence of all other pathology. As the proposed pathophysiology is swelling and entrapment of the nerve, some surgeons suggest surgical decompression of the nerve as a possible management option. This is an update of a review first published in 2011.
Original language | English |
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Article number | CD007468 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews |
Volume | 10 |
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Publication status | Published - 16 Oct 2013 |