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Ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin-A Injections: A Method of Treating Sialorrhea
Published on: November 9, 2016
[Treatment of Sialorrhea with Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A - Consensus Practice Recommendations for Children and
Wolfgang H Jost1, Tobias Bäumer2, Andrea Bevot3
1Parkinson-Klinik Ortenau, Wolfach, Germany.
Abstract:
Sialorrhea, uncontrolled, excessive drooling, accompanies different, mostly neurological disorders from childhood to adulthood. With incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin, IncoBoNT/A, Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH), an approved medication for the treatment of sialorrhea has been available since 2019. Patient selection, possible therapy goals, treatment and the management of specific treatment situations build the focus of this interdisciplinary expert consensus recommendations with the intent to facilitate access to treatment and to contribute to qualified botulinum toxin therapy.
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