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Facial Nerve Paralysis in Imo State, Nigeria
A.B. Chukuezi and J.N. Nwosu
Corresponding Author: Anelechi Chukuezi
Submitted: 2009 June, 26
Accepted: 2009 July, 15
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A retrospective study of facial nerve paralysis in two tertiary health institutions in Imo State, N igeria
over a five-year period is presented. The aim was to address the aetiology and prevalence of facial nerve
paralysis. There was a total of 56 cases made up of 36(64.29%) males and 20 (35.71%) females with a male:
female ratio of 1.8:1. The ages ranged from 6 to 68years with a peak prevalence occurring in the age group
of 21 – 30 years. Left facial nerve was affected in 60.71% of the cases while the right was involved in 39.29%.
The commonest cause was Bell’s palsy 20(35.71%) while Road Traffic Accident was responsible for 14
(25.00%). The outcome of the study would be of predictive value in assessment and management of future
cases.
Key words: Facial paralysis, prevalence, aetiology, , , ,
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A.B. Chukuezi and J.N. Nwosu, . Facial Nerve Paralysis in Imo State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, (2): Page No: 39-41.
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