title: Delayed facial palsy following uncomplicated stapedectomy.
abstract: We report six cases of partial lower motor neurone facial palsy occurring between four and ten days after uncomplicated stapedectomy. The aetiology is unclear but recovery was rapid and complete in all patients.
authors.affiliation: ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Ramalingam
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone