Management of salivary fistula with botulinum toxin type A

Authors: Lai, Alex Ting-Yeung; Chow, Tam-Lin; Kwok, Samuel Po-Yin

Source: Surgical Practice, Volume 5, Number 4, December 2001 , pp. 156-157(2)

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Abstract:

A case of postparotidectomy fistula in a 54-year-old man treated with a local injection of botulinum toxin type A is described. This case demonstrates a successful outcome with this new form of treatment. Other alternatives are also discussed. Botulinum toxin injection is a safe, effective and non-invasive method of treatment and should become popular in the future.

Keywords: botulinum toxin; parotid fistula

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-2034.2001.00110.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, 130 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR.

Publication date: 2001-12-01