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. 2015 Mar;10(1):7-12.
doi: 10.1016/j.joto.2015.02.003. Epub 2015 Jun 28.

Advances in diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of Bell's palsy

Yang Zhao  1 , Guodong Feng  1 , Zhiqiang Gao  1
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Advances in diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of Bell's palsy

Yang Zhao et al. J Otol. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Bell's palsy is a commonly seen cranial nerve disease and can result in compromised facial appearance and functions. Its etiology, prognosis and treatment are still being debated. This paper is a review of recent development in the understanding of etiology, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of Bell's palsy.

Keywords: Facial paralysis; Non-surgical treatment; Steroids.

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