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Ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin-A Injections: A Method of Treating Sialorrhea
Published on: November 9, 2016
[Sialorrhea--causes and treatment options]
1Elblandkliniken Meissen Radebeul, Standort Radebeul, HNO-Abteilung, Heinrich-Zille-Str. 13, 01445 Radebeul. michael.reiss@elblandkliniken.de
Medizinische Monatsschrift Fur Pharmazeuten
|October 5, 2007
Summary
Sialorrhea, or drooling, occurs when swallowing coordination is impaired, leading to saliva pooling and unintentional loss. Management includes conservative methods and more aggressive treatments like medication or surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- Sialorrhea is characterized by the involuntary spillage of saliva from the mouth.
- It results from impaired coordination of the swallowing mechanism.
- This leads to saliva pooling in the anterior oral cavity and unintentional loss.
Purpose:
- To outline the pathophysiology of sialorrhea.
- To present a spectrum of management strategies for drooling.
Summary:
- Sialorrhea management involves addressing underlying swallowing dysfunction.
- Treatment options range from conservative approaches like biofeedback and acupuncture.
- More aggressive interventions include medication, radiation, and surgical therapies.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of sialorrhea.
- Guides clinicians in selecting appropriate management strategies.
- Highlights the multidisciplinary approach to treating drooling.
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