Botulinum toxin in the treatment of sialorrhea

Background/Aim. Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) is known to block the release of acetylcholine from motor and autonomic nerve terminals and may significantly decrease saliva production when injected intraglandulary. The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of BTX-A injections in the treatment of disa...

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Main Authors: Svetel Marina, Vasić Milan, Dragašević Nataša, Pekmezović Tatjana, Petrović Igor, Kostić Vladimir S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2009-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500901009S.pdf