[Botulinum toxin to treat sweat caused sequelae in patients with hearing aids, active middle ear implants and cochlear implants].
The production of sweat in the temporal skin region may be a serious problem for patients with hearing aids, active middle ear implants or cochlear implants. We report on two patients suffering from a loss of function of their hearing aid and a reduction of the "wear comfort" of an active middle ear implant. The patients underwent intracutaneous botulinum toxin (BTX) treatment of the temporal skin region. In both patients a distinct improvement of their complaints occurred, enabling them to use their hearing aids and active middle ear implants continuously. BTX injections are suited to improve sweat-caused complaints in patients with hearing aids, active middle ear implants and cochlear implants.
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland. rlaskaw@gwdg.de
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Laskawi
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Winterhoff
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Blum
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Matthias
D000368:Aged; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006310:Hearing Aids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A