Local treatment of spasmodic torticollis with botulinum toxin.
Fifteen patients with spasmodic torticollis were treated with local injections of botulinum--A toxin. All the patients were followed for a period of 4 to 7 months. Thirteen out of 15 patients (86%) improved in the amount of sustained movements of torticollis. In six out of 9 patients presenting with pain complete relief was noted. Beneficial effects of botulinum toxin injections lasted from 2 to 3 months, with reproducible efficacy after repeated injections. The most frequent side effect was dysphagia, presented in 10 patients.
Kostić
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Department of Neurology, University Clinical Center, Beograd.
Covicković-Sternić
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Filipović
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014103:Torticollis / Q000628:therapy*
D001905:Botulinum Toxins