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To analyze the prognostic significance of electroneurography and blink reflex testing in Bell’s palsy patients.

Prognostic Value of Facial Nerve Excitability, Electroneurography, and Blink Reflex in Bell’s Palsy Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital

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To analyze the prognostic significance of electroneurography and blink reflex testing in Bell’s palsy patients.
Prospective observational study conducted with 73 patients within 14 days of symptom onset.
Facial nerve conduction studies, ENoG values calculated, and blink reflex testing performed.
Multivariate logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic analyses used to identify outcome predictors.
12.3% of patients showed unfavorable ENoG values (<10%).
82.2% of patients achieved good recovery (HB grade I–II) at follow-up.
An ENoG value <10% predicts poor outcome (odds ratio 0.20, 95% CI 0.04–0.86, P=0.037).

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Prospective observational study evaluates prognostic factors in Bell’s palsy, indicating early ENoG testing may guide treatment decisions.

Chouhan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Prospective observational study evaluates prognostic factors in Bell’s palsy, indicating early ENoG testing may guide treatment decisions.