Journal article
Combined Corticosteroid and Antiviral Treatment for Bell Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
CONTEXT: New evidence has emerged regarding the use of corticosteroids and antiviral agents in Bell palsy.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association of corticosteroids and antiviral agents with the risk of unsatisfactory facial recovery in patients with Bell palsy.
Authors
de Almeida JR; Al Khabori M; Guyatt GH; Witterick IJ; Lin VYW; Nedzelski JM; Chen JM
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 302, No. 9, pp. 985–993
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 2, 2009
DOI
10.1001/jama.2009.1243
ISSN
0098-7484