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

Hamidiye Medical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Gamze Küçükosman, Ahmet Koçyiğit, Ali Samet Topsakal, Hasan Kazaz, Ali Alkan Yılmaz
DOI: 10.4274/hamidiyemedj.galenos.2025.48343
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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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects Peripheral Nerve Disorders

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Journal / source
Hamidiye Medical Journal
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN