title: Botulinum toxin type A therapy during pregnancy.
abstract: Injection with botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is a safe and efficacious treatment for idiopathic cervical dystonia. We present the first case report of clinical Botox treatment during pregnancy. This patient underwent four apparently uncomplicated full-term pregnancies while receiving regular Botox treatments.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3375, USA.
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: Thomas L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Bimal B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Padaliya
authors.forename: Bismal B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Padaliya
authors.forename: Cassondra D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Covington
authors.forename: Chandler E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: Anna I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Abramovitch
authors.forename: P David
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Charles
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019233:Retreatment; D014103:Torticollis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A