Stapedial reflex and radionuclide investigation of submandibular salivary glands in Bell's palsy

Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 1995;116(5):323-5.

Authors

G Serafini¹, U Balloni, C Simmoncelli, G Ripani, R Palumbo

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Perugia, Italy.

PMID: 8677367

Abstract

We compared the prognostic value of the stapedial reflex and the results of submandibular salivary gland scintigraphy in 14 cases of Bell's Palsy.

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Facial Paralysis* / diagnostic imaging
Facial Paralysis* / physiopathology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radionuclide Imaging
Reflex*
Stapedius / physiopathology*
Submandibular Gland / diagnostic imaging*