The use of botulinum toxin in otorhinolaryngology

Hosp Med. 2001 Apr;62(4):228-30. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2001.62.4.1554.

Abstract

In recent years, the use of botulinum toxin has become more popular for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases in the head and neck. It offers the possibility of non-invasive treatment of conditions whose aetiology lies in neuromuscular dyskinesis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / therapy*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A