Facial nerve paralysis in 64 equids: Clinical variables, diagnosis, and outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) in equids is not well described in the veterinary literature.

Objective

To investigate the causes of FNP and associations among clinical variables, diagnosis, and outcome.

Animals

Sixty-four equids presenting with FNP between July 2000 and April 2019. Cases of postanesthetic FNP were excluded.

Methods

Medical records were retrospectively reviewed. Variables were evaluated for associations with outcomes (diagnosis and case outcome) using logistic regression.

Results

The most common cause of FNP was trauma (n = 20). Additional diagnoses included central nervous system (CNS) disease (n = 16), idiopathic (n = 12, 4 of which had adequate diagnostic investigation and were considered "true" idiopathic, and 8 of which were

SUBMITTER: Boorman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7255662 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature