[Botulinum toxin A in the treatment of concomitant strabismus in children].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the results of treatment of esotropia, exotropia and hypertropia with botulinum toxin A.


METHODS
72 children with esotropia, exotropia and hypertropia treated with intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin A.


RESULTS
Squint angle decreased 76% in children with alternant esotropia, 70% in children with monocular esotropia, 64% in alternant exotropia and 54% in monocular exotropia after treatment with botulinum toxin A. In hypertropia squint angle reduced in 50%.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of injections of botulinum toxin A in treatment of concomitant strabismus improves position of eyes, which creates better conditions for development of localization with normal retinal correspondence.
Oleszczyńska-Prost
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Centrum Okulistyki Dzieciecej w Warszawie.
D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004948:Esotropia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005099:Exotropia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013285:Strabismus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A