Bell's Palsy: References

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Geller TJ, et al. Facial Nerve palsy in children. UpToDate. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/facial-nerve-palsy-in-children?source=search_result&search=bells+palsy&selectedTitle=3%7E55. Updated March 2016. Accessed 3/29/2016.

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