Author/Editor | Prodnik, Luka; Vesnaver, Aleš | |
Title | Predstavitev kliničnega primera: zdravljenje Freyevega sindroma z botulin toksinom tip A | |
Translated title | Case report: treatment of Frey's syndrome with botulinum toxin type A | |
Type | članek | |
Source | Zdrav Vestn | |
Vol. and No. | Letnik 78, št. 4 | |
Publication year | 2009 | |
Volume | str. 203-5 | |
Language | slo | |
Abstract | Background Frey’s syndrome is a common side effect of parotid gland surgery. It can also be a sequel of inflammation or trauma. The use of botulinum toxin as a treatment option is described in the literature. Conclusions This paper presents the first case of Frey’s syndrome treated with botulinum toxin at our department, which proved to be very successful, simple and safe. | |
Summary | Izhodišča Freyev sindrom je pogost zaplet operacij obušesne slinavke, ki se lahko pojavi tudi kot posledica vnetja ali poškodbe. V literaturi se kot možnost zdravljenja omenja uporaba botulin toksina. Zaključki Predstavljamo klinični primer prvega tovrstnega zdravljenja na naši ustanovi, ki se je izkazalo za zelo uspešno, enostavno in varno. | |
Descriptors | PARATHYROIDECTOMY SWEATING, GUSTATORY BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A |