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26 - Management of Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
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26 - Management of Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Bruce J. Gantz, Seiji B. Shibata, C. Blake Sullivan, Joseph P. Roche, Miriam I. Redleaf, Brian P. Perry and Samuel P. Gubbels
Otologic Surgery, pp.282-293
Elsevier Inc, Fifth Edition
2022

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Abstract

Of the multitude of causes of facial paralysis, Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome are two of the most common. Bell's palsy alone accounts for almost three-quarters of all acute facial palsies. Although the diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is generally obvious, a thorough evaluation and close follow-up are required to establish a firm diagnosis of Bell's palsy. This chapter discusses the pathology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, evaluation, and management of these common disorders.
Bell's palsy facial nerve decompression facial paralysis Ramsay Hunt syndrome

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