Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with Residual Facial Palsy: Facial Nerve Decompression is an Innovative Option

Abstract

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is a rare, severe complication of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation in the geniculate ganglion. Facial paralysis is one of the features and without treatment, it fully recovers in as little as 20% of cases; this is much improved if treatment is started within 72 hours. In this prospective study, we present 5 cases of RHS and the surgical outcome in these cases