title: [Botulinum toxin for ocular complications after facial palsy].
abstract: Sequelae of facial palsy are often underdiagnosed. The ophthalmologist plays a pivotal role in the acute, subacute and chronic treatment of this condition. Goals are to provide corneal protection, restoration of facial asymmetry and facial movements and the treatment of crocodile tears. Botulinum toxin is the first line treatment for sequelae due to aberrant regeneration. The indications and techniques for treatment with botulinum toxin in patients with facial palsy are presented.
authors.affiliation: Kliniken der Stadt Köln, Krankenhaus Merheim, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109 Köln. elenatorres@web.de
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Torres Suárez
mesh_terms: D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins