[Applications of botulin].

Abstract

Among the ailments of the ocular region, the use of botulin has become established in the treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm in Finland. Botulin has also been used successfully after peripheral facial palsy to improve facial symmetry, reduce lachrymal flow, treat dribbling of saliva as well as spasmodic dysphonia of laryngeal muscles. It may be effective in dysphagia caused by tightness of the upper esophageal sphincter or in several dyshidroses. Gastroenterologic indications include anal fissure and spasm and achalasia of the lower esophageal sphincter. In urology, botulin is effective in overactive bladder and incomplete voiding.

• Authors: Laura Lindberg, Mervi Kanerva, Anne Pitkäranta, Maaria Ansaranta, Leea Ylitalo, Leena-Maija Aaltonen, Mikko Pakarinen, Sinikka Salmenkylä
• Journal: Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja (Duodecim) Vol. 127 Issue 22 Pg. 2431-43 ( 2011) ISSN: 0012-7183 [Print] Finland
• Vernacular Title: Silmä, nenä, suu, kurkku, kaula, kaikki muu --botuliinin käyttömahdollisuuksia.
• PMID: 22238921 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
• Botulinum Toxins

Topics

• Anti-Dyskinesia Agents (therapeutic use)
• Blepharospasm (drug therapy)
• Botulinum Toxins (therapeutic use)
• Deglutition Disorders (drug therapy)
• Dysphonia (drug therapy)
• Esophageal Diseases (drug therapy)
• Hemifacial Spasm (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Salivary Gland Diseases (drug therapy)
• Sweat Gland Diseases (drug therapy)
• Urinary Bladder Diseases (drug therapy)