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Bell’s Palsy Following Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery: Presentation of A Rare Case Lumbar Disc Herniation and Bell’s Palsy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Lomber Disk Hernisi Ameliyatı Sonrası Bell Paralizisi: Nadir Bir Olgu Sunumu Bell's palsy (BP) is an acute, idiopathic, unilateral facial nerve paralysis.Although rare, facial nerve palsy has been reported following prone positioning during surgery.We present a case of BP detected 18 hours after lumbar disc surgery, emphasizing diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.

Source: Hamidiye Medical Journal

DOI: 10.4274/hamidiyemedj.galenos.2025.48343

Authors: Gamze Küçükosman, Ahmet Koçyiğit, Ali Samet Topsakal, Hasan Kazaz, Ali Alkan Yılmaz

Institution: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128492549