Bell's palsy, also known as idiopathic facial palsy, is a type of unilateral temporary paralysis of the face caused due to the dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (facial nerve). Although the recovery post-treatment is good, some patients can have an incomplete recovery, affecting their quality of life. This article discusses the recently updated guidelines of the French Society of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) to manage acute Bell's palsy.
SFORL, 2020 Guidelines for the management of acute Bell’s palsy Clinical examination Investigation for peripheral Bell’s palsy includes Examination of the superior and inferior areas of the face that are affected, leading to difficulty in closing eyelids (superior areas), smiling, and blowing out the cheeks (inferior areas). Absence of autonomic-voluntary dissociation . Neurologic examination to rule out the involvement of somatosensory and…
