title: [Bell's palsy in ENT emergency ward. Retrospective study of 169 cases].
abstract: Retrospective study covering 169 Bell's palsies out of 196 peripheral palsies, attended at ENT emergency ward (Son Dureta Hospital, Majorca), between January 1992 and December 1993. In our series Bell's palsy, the so called "a frigore", accounted for the most prevalent peripheral palsies seen. No significative differences could be appreciate regarding the sex or the affected side. Nor significant variations in seasonal frequency. The incidence by ages revealed two outstanding picks in the 3rd and the 8th decade.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de O.R.L. Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carbonell
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Calpe
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cánovas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martínez
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mas
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D000212:Acyclovir
vernacular_title: Parálisis de Bell en urgencias O.R.L. Estudio retrospectivo de 169 casos.