Botulinum toxin in the treatment of sialorrhea

Botulinum toxin in the treatment of sialorrhea

Background/Aim. Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) is known to block the release of acetylcholine from motor and autonomic nerve terminals and may significantly decrease saliva production when injected intraglandulary. The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of BTX-A injections in the treatment of disa...

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Main Authors: Svetel Marina, Vasić Milan, Dragašević Nataša, Pekmezović Tatjana, Petrović Igor, Kostić Vladimir S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2009-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
sialorrhea
Parkinson disease
neurodegenerative diseases
botulinum toxins
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500901009S.pdf
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