Should Children With Bell's Palsy Be Treated With Corticosteroids? A Systematic Review.

Authors :: Salman, Michael S.
MacGregor, Daune L.
Source :: Journal of Child Neurology. Aug2001, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p565. 4p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Evaluates the effect of corticosteroids in the treatment of pediatric Bell's palsy. Natural history of Bell's palsy in children; Lack of positive evidence for the beneficial effects of corticosteroids in pediatric Bell's palsy; Non-recommendation on the routine use of corticosteroids.

Subjects :: *CORTICOSTEROIDS
*TREATMENT of facial paralysis
*PEDIATRIC neurology

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