Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Lingual Dystonia Induced by Speaking
Case Reports in Neurology, 2013 Primary lingual dystonia is a rare condition, especially when it is only induced by speaking. Trihexyphenidyl failed to improve the symptoms. Several case series have demonstrated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection for the management of focal
F. Budak +3 more
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Feasibility and clinical value of pyloric functional luminal imaging probe in an infant
JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Pyloric dysfunction is becoming increasingly recognized as a cause of gastroparesis, but its diagnostic and therapeutic role in infants has not been well studied. Identification and treatment of pyloric dysfunction with functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) technology or use of pyloric inhibition are not routinely used in infants due to lack
Ariel Porto +3 more
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Comparative Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injections and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis [PDF]
, 2021 Po‐Cheng Hsu +4 more
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Treatment of the Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Biomolecules & Biomedicine, 2008 Botulinum toxin is a natural purified protein and one of the strongest biological poisons - neurotoxin. It is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Its medical usage started in USA in 1981 and in Europe in 1992.
Ajša Meholjić-Fetahović
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Unilateral Upper Limb Lymphedema After Microwave Thermolysis Treatment for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Microwave thermolysis (MiraDry) is an approved, nonsurgical treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis. We report a case of unilateral lymphedema of the upper limb in a 45‐year‐old male patient treated for axillary hyperhidrosis with the MiraDry device.
Emanuela Micu, Natalja Jacobsson
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JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Capsule Summary Bruxism and sweat‐induced facial blisters can affect patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) quality of life (QoL). We present the outcomes of orofacial BTX‐A infiltrations to treat these conditions. Three patients with severe RDEB, bruxism and microstomia received BTX‐A infiltrations (50U‐100U) in masseters and ...
Susanne Krämer +4 more
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Trends in Laryngology Fellowship Training: A Survey Study of Graduates and Directors
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.A survey study of laryngology fellowship Graduates and Directors reveals overall high level of confidence in preparedness to practice in the care of most laryngologic disorders. Respondents reported less exposure to swallowing disorders in fellowship with resulting lower confidence to practice independently in this area, despite seeing a good ...
Vanessa Torrecillas +4 more
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Can Botulinum Toxin-A Contribute to Reconstructing the Physiological Homeostasis of the Masticatory Complex in Short-Faced Patients during Occlusal Therapy? A Prospective Pilot Study [PDF]
, 2022 Xin Li +5 more
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BOTOX injection to treat strabismus after infant botulism type B infection
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020 Purpose: The significance of botulinum toxin to ophthalmologists is twofold. Botulism, a medical emergency, frequently presents with ocular findings including blurred vision, diplopia, ptosis, and photophobia as a result of the neurotoxin produced by ...
Sarah G. Bonaffini +2 more
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How I Do It: The Transtracheal Approach for Awake Cricopharyngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This transtracheal technique for cricopharyngeal botulinum toxin injection is a safe and effective option for chemodenervation of this muscle in the awake patient. Its advantages include reduced risk of toxin spread to intrinsic laryngeal muscles, the ability to administer higher doses of botulinum toxin, improved access to the entire length of the ...
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