An evidence-based review of botulinum toxin (Botox) applications in non-cosmetic head and neck conditions: Persaud R et al.

Summary: Botulinum toxin (Botox) is an exotoxin produced from Clostridium botulinum. It works by blocking the release of acetylcholine from the cholinergic nerve end plates leading to inactivity of the muscles or glands innervated. …

 

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JRSM Short Reports 2013 4:
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The online version of this article can be found at: DOI: 10.1177/2042533312472115 2013 4
 
Autoren:
Ricardo Persaud   1
George Garas   1
Sanjeev Silva   2
Constantine Stamatoglou   1
Paul Chatrath   3
Kalpesh Patel  1
 

 

Autoren-Details:
1    Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
2   Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Manchester Roya lInfirmary, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
3   Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Queen’s Hospital, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Essex, UK
Correspondence to: Dr George Garas. Email: georgegaras2@gmail.com