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The role of botulinum toxin in postparotidectomy fistula treatment. A technical note.

Authors :
Marchese-Ragona R
Marioni G
Restivo DA
Staffieri A
Source :
American journal of otolaryngology [Am J Otolaryngol] 2006 May-Jun; Vol. 27 (3), pp. 221-4.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Purpose: Parotid fistula is a well-known complication of parotidectomy or penetrating injury of the parotid gland. The management of parotid fistula has been controversial, and numerous conservative and surgical treatment methods have been described.<br />Methods: We report 3 cases of parotid fistula after partial parotidectomy, which were treated by botulinum toxin injection under electromyographic control into the residual substance of parotid gland.<br />Results: Complete healing of the fistula was achieved with a single botulinum toxin treatment in all patients. No side effects were observed after the treatment. The patients are disease-free after 21, 18, and 14 months, respectively.<br />Conclusions: In the considered cases, the localized injection of botulinum toxin into the parotid gland resulted to an effective and long-lasting treatment of postparotidectomy fistula.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0196-0709
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of otolaryngology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16647991
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2005.09.009