Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for post-partum bell's palsy associate with anti-phospholipid syndrome: a case report, literature review, and mechanistic insights
HBOT may represent a valuable adjunctive treatment for postpartum Bell's palsy in high-risk populations such as those with APS, offering combined benefits of enhanced oxygenation, inflammation control, and vascular repair. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and define standardized treatment protocols.
Authors
- Eli Kravchik
- Vicktoria Elkarif
- Shai Efrati
- Liat Morgen
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- Medical University of Graz (AT)
- Social Welfare Department (HK)
- Assaf Harofeh Medical Center (IL)
- Post Graduate Medical Institute (PK)
- Oldham Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2026.1665217
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00