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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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01-03-2017 | Original Article

Facial Nerve Paralysis in Acute Suppurative Otitis Media-Management

Authors: Sriranga Prasad, K. V. Vishwas, Swetha Pedaprolu, R. Kavyashree

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Facial paralysis is a rare complication of acute suppurative otitis media which requires early detection and appropriate care. We hereby report a case which we managed conservatively with good outcome. Following our experience and review of literature on the subject, antibiotic therapy and corticosteroid therapy, with or without myringotomy were found to be the first-line procedures. Surgery should be employed in case of acute or coalescent mastoiditis, suppurative complications and lack of clinical regression.

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Title: Facial Nerve Paralysis in Acute Suppurative Otitis Media-Management
Authors: Sriranga Prasad
K. V. Vishwas
Swetha Pedaprolu
R. Kavyashree
Publication date: 01-03-2017
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-017-1051-3

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