Facial nerve disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period
ENT Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment during Pregnancy and Lactation, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.515-522, 2022
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2022
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-031-05303-0_38
- Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.515-522
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Facial nerve, Facial paralysis, Otolaryngology, Postpartum period, Pregnancy
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Facial nerve disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period are uncommon; however, they are important diseases. In most studies, higher incidence of Bell's palsy in pregnant and postpartum women was reported. The etiology of facial palsy in pregnancy is not well known. Same symptoms are observed in pregnant and postpartum women in general population. Bell's palsy is mainly diagnosed clinically, and imaging is not recommended initially. The prognosis of Bell's palsy in pregnant women is worse. Management of facial nerve palsy in pregnancy can be categorized into medical, physiotherapy, and surgical options. A multidisciplinary approach is required in the ideal management of pregnant and postpartum women with Bell's palsy (Fig. 38.1).