Botulinum Toxin A for Oral Cavity Cancer Patients: In Microsurgical Patients BTX Injections in Major Salivary Glands Temporarily Reduce Salivary Production and the Risk of Local Complications Related to Saliva Stagnation

Botulinum Toxin A for Oral Cavity Cancer Patients: In Microsurgical Patients BTX Injections in Major Salivary Glands Temporarily Reduce Salivary Production and the Risk of Local Complications Related to Saliva Stagnation

In patients suffering from oral cavity cancer surgical treatment is complex because it is necessary to remove carcinoma and lymph node metastasis (through a radical unilateral or bilateral neck dissection) and to reconstruct the affected area by means of free flaps. The saliva stagnation in the post...

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Main Authors: Bartolo Corradino, Francesco Moschella, Sara Di Lorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
Botulinum toxin
salivary production
oral cancer
free flap complications
saliva-related complications
forearm free flap
oro-cutaneous fistula
salivary major glands
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/4/11/956

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