title: Peripheral neuropathies: corticosteroids and antivirals in Bell palsy.
abstract: The treatment of Bell palsy remains a matter of debate. A recent update of the American Academy of Neurology practice parameter concluded that corticosteroids should be offered to increase the probability of facial nerve recovery. The benefits of antiviral treatment, however, have not been established.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Institute for Surgical Research, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Postboks 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway. thomas.berg@lycos.com
authors: Thomas
authors: T
authors: Berg
authors: Lars
authors: L
authors: Jonsson
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000998:Antiviral Agents
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