Background Inflammation and oedema of the facial nerve are implicated in causing Bell's
palsy. Corticosteroids have a potent anti‐inflammatory action that should minimise nerve …

Peripheral facial nerve palsy (FNP) may (secondary FNP) or may not have a detectable
cause (Bell's palsy). Three quarters of peripheral FNP are primary and one quarter …

Background Previous trials of corticosteroid or antiviral treatments for Bell's palsy have been
underpowered or have had insufficient follow-up. The aim of this study was to compare the …

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of steroids, acyclovir, and surgical facial nerve
decompression in Bell's palsy. Methods: The authors identified articles by searching …

Context New evidence has emerged regarding the use of corticosteroids and antiviral
agents in Bell palsy. Objective To estimate the association of corticosteroids and antiviral …

Facial nerve palsy has a broad differential diagnosis and possible psychological and
anatomical consequences. A thorough investigation must be performed to determine the …

Background and Objectives Corticosteroids are used to treat the early stages of idiopathic
facial paralysis (Bell palsy) in children, but their effectiveness is uncertain. We set out to …

Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is caused by the acute onset of lower motor neurone
weakness of the facial nerve with no detectable cause. With a lifetime risk of 1 in 60 and an …

OBJECTIVE: To conduct an updated systematic review on the outcome of Bell's palsy (BP) in
children following steroid treatment. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane …

Facial nerve palsy in children is usually idiopathic but can also result from many conditions
such as neoplasias, systemic diseases, or congenital anomalies with poor prognosis …