American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 6 , Page 435 , November 2009

Acyclovir, steroids, and physiotherapy for the treatment of idiopathic facial palsy

Received 30 May 2008 ,Accepted 8 June 2008.

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PII: S0196-0709(08)00159-2

doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2008.06.020

American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 6 , Page 435 , November 2009