The efficacy of corticosteroid after facial nerve neurorrhaphy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Prapitphan Charoenlux,
Nattawan Utoomprurkporn,
Kachorn Seresirikachorn
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.488
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1808-8694
pISSN - 1808-8686
DOI - 10.1016/j.bjorl.2021.09.005
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , meta analysis , medicine , facial nerve , systematic review , corticosteroid , surgery , medline , political science , law
The benefit of corticosteroids following facial nerve neurorrhaphy in the setting of complete transection is questionable. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate corticosteroid efficacy on facial nerve regeneration and functional recovery after complete disruption and neurorrhaphy.
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