Development of facial palsy following COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Reports of facial palsy occurring after the receipt of COVID-19 vaccines have raised concerns but are rare. The purpose of this study is to systematically assess the association between COVID-19 vaccination and facial palsy.

Methods

Our systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist and compiled all the reported cases of facial palsy post-COVID-19 vaccination. We discussed the probable pathophysiology behind facial palsy as a consequence of COVID-19 vaccination and measures to be taken for future reference. Furthermore, we conducted a detailed assessment of characteristics, clinical courses, treatment, and recovery of patients with facial palsy after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Results

W

SUBMITTER: Khurshid M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9530738 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature