Combination Therapy Is Preferable for Patients With Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Abstract

To critically appraise the topic, questioning whether administering antiviral medication in case of Ramsay Hunt syndrome improves the restoration of facial nerve function. We reviewed the literature on this subject and calculated the odds ratios for the different treatment modalities. Our study clearly shows that antiviral medication in combination with corticosteroids improves the outcome for patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Contrary to a recent Cochrane Library review, we conclude that patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome should be treated with combination therapy including antivirals.