Botulinum toxin in otolaryngology
Subtitle: a practical guide
By: Anna Maria Pou, Arun K. Gadre, Chris Muller.
Contributors: Gadre, Arun K.; Muller, Chris, MD.; American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Continuing education program; Continuing education program (American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation)
Publisher: American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Alexandria, VA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781567720952
Subjects: Botulinum toxin -- Therapeutic use.; Spasms -- Chemotherapy.; Dystonia -- Chemotherapy.; Voice disorders -- Chemotherapy.; Otolaryngology.; Botulinum Toxin Type A -- therapeutic use.; Neuromuscular Agents -- therapeutic use.; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases -- drug therapy.
Description: "A resource aimed at otolaryngologists on botulinum toxin, including: pharmacology, mechanism of action, resistance, dilution and storage, and clinical applications"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Historical overview; title: Background; title: Pharmacology; title: Mechanism of action; title: Botox resistance; title: Commercially available botulinum neurotoxic preparations; title: Dilution and storage; title: Clinical applications; title: Larynx; title: Spasmodic dysphonia; title: Adductor spasmodic dysphonia; title: Abductor spasmodic dysphonia; title: Vocal granulomas; title: Miscellaneous laryngeal disorders; title: Cricopharyngeal achalasia; title: Hypertonic speech status post voice restoration; title: Injection via fluoroscopy; title: Injection using emg guidance; title: Masseteric hypertrophy; title: Cervical dystonia; title: Upper face; title: Blepharospasm; title: Hemifacial spasm; title: Hypertonic facial lines; title: Injection techniques; title: Glabellar lines; title: Horizontal forehead lines; title: Crow's-feet; title: Brow position; title: Midface; title: Bunny lines; title: Vertical lip rhytids; title: Upper gum show; title: Facial asymmetry; title: Nasal tip droop; title: Lower face; title: Peau d'orange; title: Melomental folds; title: Vertical platysmal bands; title: Horizontal neck lines; title: Miscellaneous; title: Autonomic nervous system; title: Sialorrhea; title: Frey's syndrome; title: Hyperhidrosis; title: Headaches.