The role of facial canal diameter in the pathogenesis and grade of Bell's palsy: a study by high resolution computed tomography

Abstract Introduction: The exact etiology of Bell's palsy still remains obscure. The only authenticated finding is inflammation and edema of the facial nerve leading to entrapment inside the facial canal. Objective: To identify if there is any relationship between the grade of Bell's pal...

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Main Authors: Onur Celik, Gorkem Eskiizmir, Yuksel Pabuscu, Burak Ulkumen, Gokce Tanyeri Toker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942017000300261&lng=en&tlng=en