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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia
2009-01-01
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Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500901009S.pdf |