Blink reflex in patients with postparalytic facial syndrome and blepharospasm: Trigeminal and auditory stimulation


Akalin M. A., Kiziltan M. E., Benbir G.

CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, vol.124, no.1, pp.120-125, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 124 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clinph.2012.05.027
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.120-125
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The enhancement of blink reflex (BR) excitability was shown in patients with postparalytic facial syndrome (PFS) and essential blepharospasm (EB). We prospectively investigated patients with PFS and EB whether BR alterations demonstrated by trigeminal stimulation will similarly be observed upon auditory stimulation.