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May 25, 2026Indian Journal of Otology

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

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SCSiddharth ChouhanManipal Academy of Higher EducationAPArvind N. PrabhuManipal Academy of Higher EducationNANikith AmparManipal Academy of Higher Education

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Implication

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

Key Points

  • 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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Chouhan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e8680e02ee3982d3334fhttps://doi.org/10.4103/indianjotol.indianjotol_169_25
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