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Ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin-A Injections: A Method of Treating Sialorrhea
Published on: November 9, 2016
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[Rhinorrhea following laryngectomy : Treatment with botulinum toxin type A.]
J Winterhoff1, A Gehrt, C Matthias
1HNO-Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen (UMG), Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland, jan.winterhoff@med.uni-goettingen.de.
HNO
|November 16, 2013
Summary
Laryngectomy can cause persistent rhinorrhea. Botulinum toxin injections into the inferior turbinates effectively reduced this symptom in a patient, improving their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rhinology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Laryngectomy disrupts normal nasal ventilation, leading to inadequate transport of intranasal secretions.
- This can result in persistent and bothersome anterior rhinorrhea, significantly impacting patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A injections in treating anterior rhinorrhea post-laryngectomy.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a 61-year-old male patient who underwent laryngectomy.
- Bilateral injections of botulinum toxin type A were administered into the anterior portion of the inferior turbinates.
Main Results:
- The patient experienced a significant reduction in anterior rhinorrhea following the botulinum toxin treatment.
- The treatment was well-tolerated and led to an improvement in the patient's quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Local injections of botulinum toxin type A represent a viable symptomatic treatment option for anterior rhinorrhea in laryngectomized patients.
- This therapeutic approach may offer a valuable method to enhance the well-being of individuals post-laryngectomy.
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