scholarly journals Clinical Implication of Facial Nerve Decompression in Complete Bell’s Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 348-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Yeon Lee ◽  
Jeon Seong ◽  
Young Ho Kim
PEDIATRICS ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-109
Author(s):  
John J. Manning ◽  
Kedar K. Adour

In any instance of facial paralysis in a child, an effort should be made to determine immediately whether it is caused by a specific, treatable entity. Of 61 cases of facial paralysis in children seen in a Facial Paralysis Clinic, 38% were not Bell's palsy. Eight of the 61 children had disease amenable to specific therapy available today. Experience with 504 patients of all age groups seen within 4 years has led the authors to abandon facial nerve decompression in the treatment of Bell's palsy.


1982 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kedar K. Adour ◽  
Charles Diamond

This year, 1981, is the 50th anniversary of facial nerve decompression for Bell's palsy. The procedure was first suggested in 1923 but not performed until 1931. From the start, facial nerve decompression has generated disagreement regarding the indication and timing for surgical treatment and the anatomic extent of decompression. In each decade as the postonset time within which to perform surgical intervention has decreased, the anatomic extent of decompression has increased. Otologists continue to disagree, and we need to reevaluate our past and analyze how the difference may be resolved in the future. This critical review, in chronologic order, of the history and present status of facial nerve decompression is the necessary first step in resolving some of the persistent problems in surgical management of patients with Bell's palsy.


2015 ◽  
Vol 273 (7) ◽  
pp. 1755-1760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Hoon Kim ◽  
Junyang Jung ◽  
Jong Ha Lee ◽  
Jae Yong Byun ◽  
Moon Suh Park ◽  
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