We present a case right peripheral facial palsy occurred 7 days after an operation. A 42-year-old female patient had an uneventful right tympanomastoidectomy in our clinic. She developed right Hause-Brackmann Grade II peripheral facial palsy postoperative at the 7th day. A viral screen was performed using an Enzyme Immuneassay. Herpes Simplex Virus -1 specific antibody titer was determined on the 2nd day of facial palsy, confirming the viral etiology. She was commenced on steroid therapy. Her facial nerve functions recovered completely after one week.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Case Report |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 4 Mart 2015 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 3 Aralık 2014 |
Kabul Tarihi | 8 Şubat 1015 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2015 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 1 |