Primary treatment of early fistula of parotid duct with botulinum toxin type A injection
An. bras. dermatol
; 92(6): 864-866, Nov.-Dec. 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Salivary duct injury can be idiopathic, iatrogenic, or post-trauma and may result in sialocele or fistula. Most injuries regress spontaneously and botulinum toxin A is one of several therapeutic possibilities. We report a case of iatrogenic injury to the parotid duct after Mohs' micographic surgery for a squamous cell carcinoma excision in the left jaw region, treated by injection of botulinum toxin type A. Although the fistula by duct injury can be self-limiting, botulinum toxin injection by promoting the inactivity of the salivary gland allows rapid healing of the fistula.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Glándula Parótida
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Fístula de las Glándulas Salivales
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Toxinas Botulínicas Tipo A
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Fármacos Neuromusculares
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil