Bell's palsy during pregnancy: Is it associated with adverse perinatal outcome?

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Authors

Ariel Katz · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ruslan Sergienko · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Uri P. Dior · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Arnon Wiznitzer · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Daniel M. Kaplan · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Eyal Sheiner · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Abstract

Chronic hypertension and obesity are independent risk factors for Bell's palsy. Bell's palsy during pregnancy is significantly associated with severe preeclampsia. Nevertheless, no significant association exists between Bell's palsy and adverse perinatal outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Meningioma and schwannoma management Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Laryngoscope

Volume 121, Issue 7, pp. 1395-1398

DOI: 10.1002/lary.21860

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