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1205994

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
1976-3-5
pubmed:abstractText
The function of the facial nerve can be examined by 4 electrodiagnostic methods. In the nerve excitability test and electroneurography the facial nerve itself is stimulated over the stylomastoid foramen, whereas chronaximetry and electromyography are performed in the muscles. In the majority of patients with Bell's palsy it is possible to make a more or less favourable prognosis by clinical examination alone. As soon as the paralysis is evident only these diagnostic tests give an accurate prediciton. The early realisation of a poor prognosis is surgically important. Chronaximetry and electromyography do not facilitate early assessment of the prognosis. The nerve excitability test and electroneurography can assist in the prognosis within the first 6 days after the onset. This is especially so with electroneurography, in which the muscle action potentials are examined during facial stimulation. A continual decrease of amplitude of the action potential of 50% in 2 days and a complete loss of potential in 4 to 6 days indicate a total nerve degeneration with an unfavourable prognosis.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0017-6192
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
23
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
197-201
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1975
pubmed:articleTitle
[Electromyography and electroneurography in peripheral facial nerve paralysis (author's transl)].
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract