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Rajangam J, Lakshmanan AP, Rao KU, Jayashree D, Radhakrishnan R, Roshitha B, Sivanandy P, Sravani MJ, Pravalika KH. Bell Palsy: Facts and Current Research Perspectives. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS DRUG TARGETS 2024; 23:203-214. [PMID: 36959147 DOI: 10.2174/1871527322666230321120618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Bell palsy is a non-progressive neurological condition characterized by the acute onset of ipsilateral seventh cranial nerve paralysis. People who suffer from this type of facial paralysis develop a droop on one side of their face, or sometimes both. This condition is distinguished by a sudden onset of facial paralysis accompanied by clinical features such as mild fever, postauricular pain, dysgeusia, hyperacusis, facial changes, and drooling or dry eyes. Epidemiological evidence suggests that 15 to 23 people per 100,000 are affected each year, with a recurrence rate of 12%. It could be caused by ischaemic compression of the seventh cranial nerve, which could be caused by viral inflammation. Pregnant women, people with diabetes, and people with respiratory infections are more likely to have facial paralysis than the general population. Immune, viral, and ischemic pathways are all thought to play a role in the development of Bell paralysis, but the exact cause is unknown. However, there is evidence that Bell's hereditary proclivity to cause paralysis is a public health issue that has a greater impact on patients and their families. Delay or untreated Bell paralysis may contribute to an increased risk of facial impairment, as well as a negative impact on the patient's quality of life. For management, antiviral agents such as acyclovir and valacyclovir, and steroid treatment are recommended. Thus, early diagnosis accompanied by treatment of the uncertain etiology of the disorder is crucial. This paper reviews mechanistic approaches, and emerging medical perspectives on recent developments that encounter Bell palsy disorder.
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- Jayaraman Rajangam
- AMITY Institute of Pharmacy, AMITY University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226028, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517507, India
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- Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517501, India
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai Healthcare City, P.O Box 505055, Dubai, UAE
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- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and Advanced Research, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517507, India
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, No 126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517501, India
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- Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517501, India
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Liu SW, Wright DT, Abramczyk E, Hadford SP, Genther DJ, Byrne PJ, Fritz MA, Ciolek PJ. Management, Referral Patterns, and Outcomes in Bell's Palsy: A Single-Institution 903 Patient Series. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:858-864. [PMID: 36946693 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In 2013, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) published guidelines for Bell's palsy (BP), including recommendations for workup, management, and specialist referral. Patients with BP often present to primary care; however, adherence to guidelines may vary by setting. This study sought to evaluate the management of patients with BP presenting to primary care, emergency department (ED), and urgent care settings. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary care center. METHODS Retrospective chart review of patients identified by diagnosis code for BP. RESULTS A total of 903 patients were included; 687 (76.1%) presented to ED, 87 (9.6%) to internal medicine, 77 (8.5%) to family medicine, and 52 (5.8%) to urgent care. On presentation, 804 (89.0%) patients were prescribed corticosteroids and 592 (65.6%) antiviral therapy. Steroid therapy ranged from 1 dose to greater than a 14-day course, with 177 (19.6%) receiving an adequate duration of 10 days or greater. Referrals were provided to facial plastics and/or otolaryngology for 51 patients (5.6%). For all comers, 283 (31.3%) had complete resolution, 197 (21.8%) had an incomplete resolution, 62 (6.9%) had persistent palsy, and 361 (40.0%) lost to follow-up. In assessing the association between clinic setting and management, appropriate corticosteroid therapy (p < .01), imaging (p < .01), and eye care (p < .01) were statistically significant. CONCLUSION Adherence to guidelines for BP management varies amongst providers. In our study cohort, 15.5% of patients received medical therapy in accordance with AAO-HNS guidelines, and only 5.6% were referred to facial plastics. To facilitate more appropriate care, tertiary care institutions may benefit from system-wide care pathways to manage acute BP.
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- Sara W Liu
- Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Mid-Atlante Permanente Medical Group, Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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McGuire B. Updates on Evaluation and Treatment of Common Complaints in Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2023; 50:535-547. [PMID: 37500215 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2023.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Patients experience many new and concerning symptoms during pregnancy and it is the role of the obstetric clinician to provide appropriate guidance, recommendations, and treatment options. Often times, these symptoms are related to hormonal and physiologic changes that occur and will resolve in the postpartum period. However, clinicians must be able to recognize more concerning pathologic symptoms that require further evaluation and treatment. This review provides updates on the evaluation and management of some of the common symptoms during pregnancy.
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- Brenna McGuire
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Hospital, UNM Obstetrics & Gynecology, MSC10 5580, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
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Retrospective study of peripheral facial paralysis in a tertiary hospital over 3 years. ARCHIVOS DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE OFTALMOLOGIA 2023; 98:132-141. [PMID: 36738919 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftale.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) at a tertiary care hospital. METHOD This is a retrospective observational study of patients with PFP treated at a tertiary medical center. We gathered demographic data, etiology, laterality, recurrence, recovery, clinical ophthalmology, severity according to the House-Brackmann (HB) scale, electrophysiological tests, medical services attended, medical and surgical treatment. RESULTS Two hundred and eighty-three PFP were included, 135 (48%) were men and 148 (52%) were women p = 0.47). All patients had unilateral involvement. The mean age was 54 ± 20 years. The main etiology was idiopathic in 215 (76%) patients. Median recovery time was 7 weeks. Recovery was complete in 190 (67%) patients. One hundred and seventy (84%) patients with idiopathic PFP had complete recovery, versus 30 (16%) patients with non-idiopathic PFP (p < 0.01). The 84% of patients with HB grade II, recovered completely, while with HB grade VI only 17% recovered (p = 0.003). Two hundred and twenty-nine patients (81%) had lagophthalmos. The majority received ocular surface care treatment in 271 (96%) patients and of these 249 (88%) patients received oral corticosteroid therapy. Thirteen patients (5%) required ophthalmologic surgery. CONCLUSIONS PFP affects all age ranges, without predilection for sex and unilateral. Its main cause is idiopathic. Recovery is complete in most cases, being more favorable in mild and idiopathic affections. Most only require medical treatment.
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Sural Nerve Vertical Cross-Face Graft for Lacrimal Gland Neurotization to Improve Tear Secretion in Neurodeprivative Dry Eye. Cornea 2023; 42:121-126. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Singh S, Das AV, Ali MH. Ocular involvement in facial nerve paralysis: risk factors for severe visual impairment and ocular surface exposure in 1870 patients. Orbit 2022; 42:256-261. [PMID: 35801669 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2022.2090013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify the risk factors associated with the development of ocular surface exposure and severe visual impairment (SVI) in patients with facial nerve palsy (FNP). METHODS Ocular data of all consecutive FNP patients (N = 1870) presenting to an eye-care network over the past 10 years were reviewed. Risk factors associated with SVI (best-corrected visual acuity <20/200) and ocular surface exposure at presentation were evaluated using multivariate analysis and odds ratios (OR). RESULTS The prevalence of SVI was 15%, and 47% had ocular surface exposure at the first presentation. The presence of corneal scar (28% vs. 10.2%, p < .001; OR 3.05), corneal ulcer (12.9% vs. 2.3%, p < .001; OR 4.67), older age at presentation (p < .001; OR 1.02), >10 mm lagophthalmos (p < .001; OR 8.7), male sex, and duration of FNP (p = .021; OR 1) were independent risk factors for developing SVI. Of the 893 eyes with ocular surface exposure, 75 (3.9%) had a corneal ulcer, and 11 (0.6%) were perforated, with the rest having epithelial defects and punctate keratopathy. Patients with neoplastic etiology (15.9% vs. 5.7%; p < .001; OR 2.39), lagophthalmos (49% vs. 29.7%; p < .001; OR 2.25) and poor Bell's phenomenon (9.4% vs. 4.2%; p = .005; OR 1.8) had twofold risk for developing ocular surface exposure. CONCLUSION Eyes with lagophthalmos, poor Bell's phenomenon, and FNP of neoplastic etiology have a higher risk of developing ocular surface exposure. Male sex, increasing age, longer duration of FNP, and >10 mm lagophthalmos are associated with SVI in FNP patients; hence, early and timely intervention is necessary.
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- S Singh
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Services, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.,Centre for Ocular Regeneration (CORE), L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of EyeSmart EMR & AEye, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Bio-Statistics, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Newly Prepared 129Xe Nanoprobe-Based Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Evaluate the Efficacy of Acupuncture on Intractable Peripheral Facial Paralysis. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:3318223. [PMID: 35350701 PMCID: PMC8930243 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3318223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study focused on the application value of the newly prepared 129Xe nanoprobe-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in exploring the mechanism of the acupuncture treatment for intractable facial paralysis, expected to provide a theoretical reference for the mechanism of acupuncture for the treatment of facial paralysis. In this study, 30 patients with intractable peripheral facial paralysis (experimental group) and 30 healthy volunteers (control group) were selected. All patients were scanned by the newly prepared 129Xe nanoprobe-based fMRI technology, and then brain functional status data and rating data were collected. fMRI scanning results showed that multiple brain regions were activated in the experimental group before treatment, among which the central posterior brain, insula, and thalamus were positively activated, while the precuneus, superior frontal gyrus, and other parts showed signal reduction. After treatment, several brain regions also showed signal enhancement. Comparisons within the healthy control group also showed activation in multiple brain regions, including the lenticular nucleus, inferior frontal gyrus, and superior temporal gyrus, while in the experimental group, no signal changes were detected in these brain regions. At the same time, comparison of fMRI images of patients with intractable peripheral facial paralysis before and after treatment showed that the cerebellar amygdala, superior frontal gyrus, cerebellar mountaintop, and other brain areas were activated, and all showed positive activation. After treatment, the average House–Brackmann (H-B) and Sunnybrook scores of the experimental group were 3.82 and 51, respectively, and the change was significant compared with that before treatment (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the newly prepared 129Xe nanoprobe-based fMRI scan can reflect the functional changes of cerebral cortex after acupuncture. The acupuncture treatment may achieve its therapeutic effect by promoting the functional reorganization of the cerebral cortex in the treatment of intractable facial paralysis.
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Ho J, Markowsky A. Diagnosis and Management of Bell’s Palsy in Primary Care. J Nurse Pract 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lasagni Vitar RM, Rama P, Ferrari G. The two-faced effects of nerves and neuropeptides in corneal diseases. Prog Retin Eye Res 2021; 86:100974. [PMID: 34098111 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2021.100974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Corneal nerves are instrumental to maintain cornea integrity through regulation of key physiological functions such as tear secretion, blink reflex, and neuropeptide turnover. Corneal nerve injury/stimulation can follow many insults including mechanical/chemical trauma, infections and surgeries. Nerve disruption initiates a process named neurogenic inflammation which leads to edema, pain, and recruitment and activation of leukocytes. Interestingly, leukocyte influx in the cornea can further damage nerves by releasing inflammatory mediators-including neuropeptides. The clinical outcome of neuroinflammation can be beneficial or detrimental to corneal integrity. On one side, it ensures prompt wound healing and prevents infections. On the other, prolonged and/or deranged neuroinflammation can permanently disrupt corneal integrity and impair vision. The cornea is an ideal site to study peripheral neuroinflammation and neurogenic inflammation since it receives the highest density of sensory nerves of the entire body. We will review the corneal nerve anatomy and neurochemistry, discuss the beneficial and detrimental effects of neurogenic inflammation in corneal wound healing, inflammatory processes, and pain. We will also examine the emerging remote impact of corneal nerve disruption on the trigeminal ganglion and the brain, highlighting the key role of neuropeptide Substance P. Finally, we will discuss the clinical relevance of such neuroinflammatory network in the context of severe and highly prevalent ocular diseases, including potential treatments.
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- Romina Mayra Lasagni Vitar
- Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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Direct Brow Lift and Skin Contraction in Facial Nerve Palsy: A Switch Technique. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 37:S130-S131. [PMID: 32826824 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The authors present a case series of 4 patients with facial nerve palsy who underwent a direct brow lift to correct brow ptosis, using the excised brow skin as a full-thickness skin graft to correct lower eyelid skin contracture, ectropion, and retraction. Functional outcomes were measured using the validated cornea, static asymmetry, dynamic function, synkinesis (CADS) grading system and by photographic assessment of lower eyelid height via margin reflex distance. Aesthetic outcomes were measured using a published grading scale specific to eyelid skin grafts.
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Fuzi J, Spencer S, Seckold E, Damiano S, Meller C. Bell's palsy during pregnancy and the post-partum period: A contemporary management approach. Am J Otolaryngol 2021; 42:102914. [PMID: 33486209 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Bell's palsy during pregnancy and the immediate post-partum period represents a unique clinical entity requiring an individualised management approach. Whilst the exact link between Bell's palsy and pregnancy is still unclear, the majority of cases occur in the third trimester and immediate post-partum period. These patients have been demonstrated to experience worse long term outcomes and are less likely to receive early corticosteroid therapy. This review suggests a contemporary management algorithm to ensure that these patients receive early therapy that is safe for the patient and foetus and meets the unique physical needs of the expecting or new mother.
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Nowak-Gospodarowicz I, Rękas M. Predicting Factors Influencing Visual Function of the Eye in Patients with Unresolved Facial Nerve Palsy after Upper Eyelid Gold Weight Loading. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10040578. [PMID: 33557102 PMCID: PMC7913792 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Implantation of gold weights into the upper eyelid is a proven method of treating lagophthalmos and exposure keratopathy in patients with unresolved facial nerve palsy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting visual acuity and corneal complications in patients after upper eyelid gold weight lid loading. Material and methods: This prospective consecutive clinical study was conducted in years 2012–2018. In total, 59 people (40 women, 19 men aged 55.5 ± 17.4 years) meeting the inclusion criteria were treated with gold weights. The ordered multinomial logit model was used to analyze the factors affecting best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and degree of exposure keratopathy after surgery. The influence of the following variables was analyzed: patient age, etiology and duration of the facial nerve palsy, history of the previous eyelid surgery, degree of lagophthalmos in mm, presence of Bell’s phenomenon, and corneal sensation, Schirmer test results. Results: Implantation of gold weights into the upper eyelid effectively reduced lagophthalmos and exposure keratopathy in the study group (p < 0.001). BCVA was maintained or better in 95% of patients after surgery. Patient age, presence of the Bell’s phenomenon, and corneal sensation significantly affected the final BCVA (p < 0.1). The presence of Bell’s phenomenon and corneal sensation had a positive effect on the degree of keratopathy after surgery (p < 0.1). In turn, patient age and history of tarsorrhaphy were significant negative prognostic factors of exposure keratopathy and BCVA after surgery (p < 0.05). Etiology and duration of facial nerve palsy, degree of corneal exposure in mm, and results of the Schirmer test did not have a significant impact on the outcome after surgery (p > 0.1). Conclusions: The results of our study may help to answer the question of how to direct ophthalmologists and other specialists who refer to ophthalmologists for management advice in patients with facial nerve palsy. Elderly patients with a history of tarsorrhaphy who present with poor Bell’s phenomenon and/or a lack of corneal sensation should be the first candidates for immediate correction of lagophthalmos.
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Borgman CJ. Dorsolateral pontine syndrome and contralateral fourth nerve palsy in a post‐stroke patient. Clin Exp Optom 2020; 103:925-926. [DOI: 10.1111/cxo.13017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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- Christopher J Borgman
- Advanced Care Ocular Disease Service, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee, USA,
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Fieux M, Franco-Vidal V, Devic P, Bricaire F, Charpiot A, Darrouzet V, Denoix L, Gatignol P, Guevara N, Montava M, Roch JA, Tankéré F, Tronche S, Veillon F, Vergez S, Vincent C, Lamas G, Tringali S. French Society of ENT (SFORL) guidelines. Management of acute Bell's palsy. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2020; 137:483-488. [PMID: 32636146 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AQFThe authors present the guidelines of the French Society of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) regarding the management of Bell's palsy in adults. After a literature review by a multidisciplinary workgroup, guidelines were drawn up based on retrieved articles and group-members' experience, then read over by an independent group to edit the final version. Guidelines were graded A, B, C or "expert opinion" according to decreasing level of evidence. Thorough ENT and neurological clinical examination is recommended in all patients presenting with peripheral facial palsy to confirm diagnosis of Bell's palsy. MRI with gadolinium enhancement should explore the entire course of the facial nerve, if possible within the first month. ENMG should be performed to assess prognosis for recovery. In confirmed Bell's palsy, corticosteroid therapy should be implemented as early as possible (ideally within 72h) at a dose of 1mg/kg/day for 7-10 days. Antiviral therapy should be associated to steroids in patients with severe and early-onset disease and in Ramsay-Hunt syndrome. Isolated antiviral therapy is not recommended. To date, there is no evidence that surgical facial nerve decompression provides benefit.
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- M Fieux
- Service d'Otologie et d'Otoneurologie, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Pellegrin, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Service de Neurologie Clinique et Fonctionnelle, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83, Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital de Hautepierre, 1, Avenue de Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Pellegrin, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'Otologie et d'Otoneurologie, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Centre Hospitalier de Nice, IUFC, 31, Avenue de Valombrose, 01600 Nice, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital de la Conception, AP-HM, 147, Boulevard Baille, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, 55, Avenue Jean Mermoz, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- SFORL, 26, Rue Lalo, 75016 Paris, France
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- Service de Radiologie, Hôpital de Hautepierre, 1, Avenue de Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Larrey, 24, Chemin de Pouvourville, 31059 Toulouse, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Salengro, Rue Michel Polonowski, 59037 Lille, France
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- Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service d'Otologie et d'Otoneurologie, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France.
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Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Reinnervation Confers Corneal Protective Advantages over Static Interventions Alone in the Subacute Facial Palsy Patient. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 145:791-801. [PMID: 32097327 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Corneal protection is a priority in flaccid facial palsy patients. Denervation of the orbicularis oculi muscle results in weak palpebral closure and predisposes patients to severe corneal sequelae. While periorbital static procedures enhance corneal coverage in repose, voluntary closure is only regained through dynamic reinnervation of the muscle. This study aims to elucidate the added effect of dynamic reinnervation of the orbicularis oculi muscle on long-term corneal integrity as well as on dynamic closure of the palpebral aperture. METHODS Retrospective review was performed on two groups of complete palsy patients: those who received solely periorbital static procedures and those who underwent concomitant orbicularis oculi muscle reinnervation and static lid procedures. Only patients with complete ophthalmic examinations were included. Corneal punctate epithelial erosions in addition to static and dynamic palpebral measurements were serially assessed preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS Of 272 facial palsy patients, 26 fit the inclusion criteria. Eleven patients underwent combined muscle reinnervation involving facial-to-masseteric nerve coaptation in addition to static eye procedures, and 15 patients underwent solely static interventions. Analysis revealed a 65.3 percent lower mean punctate epithelial erosion score in reinnervation patients as compared with static patients when evaluated at more than 9 months postoperatively (p < 0.01). Reinnervation patients were also found to have 25.3 percent greater palpebral aperture closure (p < 0.05) and 32.8 percent higher closure velocity (p < 0.01) compared with static patients. CONCLUSION In patients with subacute facial palsy, dynamic reanimation of the orbicularis oculi muscle with concomitant static interventions provides lasting corneal protection not seen in patients who receive solely static interventions. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, III.
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Lipofilling of the upper eyelid to treat paralytic lagophthalmos. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 58:558-563. [PMID: 32145955 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lagophthalmos is one of the most unpleasant and dangerous conditions that affect patients with facial palsy. The lack of ocular protection leads to corneal problems (such as conjunctival infections, acute and chronic keratitis, corneal ulcerations, and blindness). A dynamic reanimation of blinking eyelids is the therapeutic gold standard. However, success is not guaranteed with these dynamic techniques; even if results are good, blinking is usually restored within a year of the initial operation. Procedures that act more rapidly and have a higher success rate are needed. We proposed that lipofilling of the upper eyelid would improve eye closure, exploit the advantages of using autologous fat, and avoid the risks of exposure or migration associated with loading the lid with gold. Between 2012 and September 2018, we did upper eyelid lipofilling procedures for 75 patients with unilateral facial palsy. The main favourable result of lipofilling of the upper lid was the immediate improvement in corneal discomfort. Everybody described a partial to total increase in corneal comfort postoperatively. In the treatment of paralytic lagophthalmos, lipofilling of the upper eyelid produces favourable aesthetic and functional results, ocular health is restored, and the patients' quality of life is improved.
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