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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 80(5): 330-331, Sept.-Oct. 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888149

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ABSTRACT A 37-year-old female presented with severe apraxia of lid opening (ALO) affecting the right upper lid associated with Becker congenital myotonia (MC). The patient had a history of right upper lid ptosis for 25 years that was exacerbated over the previous month with severe incapacity to open her right eye. No other associated neurological or ophthalmic symptoms were observed. The patient was treated with botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) injection into the pretarsal and lateral canthus region of the orbicularis oculi of the affected eyelid. Treatment with BoNT-A is an effective method of managing ALO in Becker MC. This is the first case of unilateral ALO in the course of Becker MC that was successfully treated with injections of botulinum toxin.


RESUMO Trata-se de uma mulher de 37 anos apresentando grave apraxia de abertura da pálpebra (AAP) superior direita associada com miotomia congênita de Becker (MC). A paciente há 25 anos apresentava ptose palpebral a direita e há um mês desenvolveu incapacidade de abertura do olho direito. Não havia associação com outro sintoma neurológico ou oftalmológico. A paciente recebeu injeção de botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) no músculo orbicular a direita, na região pretarsal e no canto lateral. A BoNT-A foi efetiva para o tratamento da AAP associada com miotomia congênita de Becker.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Apraxias/drug therapy , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/therapeutic use , Eyelid Diseases/drug therapy , Myotonia Congenita/complications , Neurotoxins/therapeutic use , Apraxias/etiology , Time Factors , Reproducibility of Results , Treatment Outcome , Eyelid Diseases/etiology , Facial Muscles/drug effects , Facial Muscles/physiopathology , Oculomotor Muscles/drug effects
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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-900283

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RESUMEN: La búsqueda de la excelencia estética es un objetivo importante de la odontología. La sonrisa gingival es una de las principales quejas estéticas, ya que perjudica la autoestima y las relaciones sociales del paciente. Nuevas técnicas como la aplicación de la toxina botulínica (TB) pueden tornarse una opción terapéutica más conservadora, y ayudar a disminuir las proporciones de las intervenciones quirúrgicas resectivas. El propósito de este trabajo es describir la aplicación de la TB como adyuvante de la cirugía gingival resectiva, a través del reporte de un caso clínico de discrepancia dentogingival y sonrisa gingival. Con la cirugía resectiva el equilibrio dentogingival fue mejorado, y la aplicación de TB tipo A causó la dehiscencia uniforme del labio superior, devolviendo la armonía facial. La TB es un complemento útil y conservador en la mejora estética de la sonrisa, y puede aumentar los resultados de la cirugía gingival resectiva.


ABSTRACT: The search for aesthetic excellence is an important goal in dentistry. The gummy smile is one of the main aesthetic complaints as it can affect self-esteem, and prejudice the patients' social relationships. New techniques, such as the application of botulinum toxin (BT) may become a more conservative treatment option and help to reduce the proportions of resective surgery. The purpose of this paper is to describe the application of BT, used as an adjuvant to gingival resection surgery, using a case report of a dento-gingival discrepancy and gummy smile. The resection surgery improved the dento-gingival equilibrium and the application of BT led to a uniform dehiscence of the upper lip, and facial harmony. BT is a useful and conservative adjuvant in the aesthetic enhancement of the smile, and can improve the outcomes of gingival resection surgery.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Young Adult , Smiling , Botulinum Toxins/therapeutic use , Gingival Overgrowth/therapy , Neurotoxins/therapeutic use , Combined Modality Therapy , Gingival Overgrowth/surgery , Gingival Overgrowth/drug therapy , Esthetics, Dental
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 72(6): 405-410, 06/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-712674

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Objective : Describe the functional, clinical and quality of life (QoL) profiles in patients with cervical dystonia (CD) with residual effect or without effect of botulinum toxin (BTX), as well as verify the existence of correlation between the level of motor impairment, pain and QoL. Method : Seventy patients were assessed through the Craniocervical dystonia questionnaire-24 (CDQ-24) and the Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS). Results : The greater the disability, pain and severity of dystonia, the worse the QoL (p<0.0001). Greater severity relates to greater disability (p<0.0001). Pain was present in 84% of the sample, being source of disability in 41%. The most frequent complaints were: difficulty in keeping up with professional and personal demands (74.3%), feeling uneasy in public (72.9%), hindered by pain (68.6%), depressed, annoyed or bitter (47.1%), lonely or isolated (32.9%). Conclusion : The physical, social and emotional aspects are the most affected in the QoL of these patients. .


Objetivo : Descrever o perfil funcional, clínico e de qualidade de vida (QV) de pacientes com distonia cervical (DC) com efeito residual ou sem efeito da toxina botulínica (BTX), bem como verificar a existência de correlação entre o nível de comprometimento motor, dor e QV. Método : Setenta pacientes foram avaliados através do Craniocervical dystonia questionnaire-24 (CDQ 24) e Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS). Resultados : Quanto maior a incapacidade, dor e gravidade da distonia pior a QV (p<0,0001). A maior gravidade está relacionada à maior incapacidade (p<0,0001). A dor esteve presente em 84% da amostra sendo fonte de incapacidade em 41%. Dificuldade em manter-se com as demandas profissionais e pessoais (74,3%), sentir-se desconfortável em público (72,9%), prejudicado pela dor (68,6%), deprimido, irritado ou amargurado (47,1%), solitário ou isolado (32,9%) foram as queixas mais frequentes. Conclusão : Os domínios físico, social e emocional são os mais prejudicados na QV desses pacientes. .


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Activities of Daily Living , Quality of Life/psychology , Torticollis/physiopathology , Torticollis/psychology , Botulinum Toxins/therapeutic use , Motor Activity/physiology , Neck Pain/physiopathology , Neck Pain/psychology , Neurotoxins/therapeutic use , Severity of Illness Index , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome , Torticollis/drug therapy
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 71(7): 453-461, July/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-679169

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Objective To compare motor and functional performance of two groups of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP). Only the study group (SG) received early treatment of spasticity with botulinum neurotoxin type A (BXT-A). Methods Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), functional performance (Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - PEDI), range of movement, gait pattern (Physician Rating Scale - PRS) and the speed of hand movements were considered. Results The SG, composed of 11 HCP (45.64±6.3 months), was assessed in relation to the comparison group, composed of 13 HCP (45.92±6.4 months). SG showed higher scores in four of the five GMFM dimensions, which included scores that were statistically significant for dimension B, and higher scores in five of the six areas evaluated in the PEDI. Active wrist extension, the speed of hand movements and PRS score were higher in the SG. Conclusion Children who received early BXT-A treatment for spasticity showed higher scores in motor and functional performance. .


Objetivo Comparar a performance motora e funcional de dois grupos de crianças com paralisia cerebral hemiplégica (PCH). Apenas o grupo de estudo (GE) recebeu tratamento precoce da espasticidade com toxina botulínica do tipo A (BXT-A). Métodos Foram considerados a Função Motora Grossa (Gross Motor Function Measure - GMFM), performance funcional (Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - PEDI), amplitude de movimento, padrão da marcha (Physician Rating Scale - PRS) e a velocidade de movimento das mãos. Resultados O GE, composto de 11 PCH (45,64±6,3 meses), foi analisado em relação ao grupo de comparação, composto por 13 PCH (45,92±6,4 meses). O GE mostrou maiores escores em quatro das cinco dimensões da GMFM, sendo a diferença estatisticamente significativa na dimensão B, e melhores escores em cinco das seis áreas avaliadas na PEDI. A extensão ativa do punho, a velocidade de movimento das mãos e o escore na PRS foram maiores no GE. Conclusão As crianças que receberam tratamento precoce da espasticidade com BXT-A mostraram melhores escores motores e funcionais. .


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/therapeutic use , Cerebral Palsy/drug therapy , Hemiplegia/drug therapy , Neuromuscular Agents/therapeutic use , Neurotoxins/therapeutic use , Age Factors , Cerebral Palsy/physiopathology , Disability Evaluation , Hemiplegia/physiopathology , Motor Activity/drug effects , Motor Skills/drug effects , Muscle Spasticity/drug therapy , Muscle Spasticity/physiopathology , Reference Values , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 68(2): 212-215, Apr. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-545917

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Primary stabbing headache is an ultra-short headache, associated with primary headaches, more prevalent in women and with a poor response to therapy. The effect of botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BoNTA) on primary stabbing headache was investigated in 24 patients. Three patients showed complete remission. Nineteen patients showed a decrease in their primary stabbing headaches that started in the second week, and that was sustained during approximately 63 days. In two patients BoNTA showed no therapeutic effect. The BoNTA seems to be an excellent therapeutic option for primary stabbing headache.


Cefaléia primária em punhaladas (CPP) é uma cefaléia ultra-rápida, associada a cefaléias primárias, mais frequente em mulheres e com discreta resposta terapêutica. O efeito da neurotoxina botulínica do tipo A (NTBo-A) sobre a CPP foi investigado em 24 pacientes. Três pacientes apresentaram completa remissão dos sintomas. Dezenove pacientes mostraram uma redução que começou na segunda semana e que manteve-se por um período de 63 dias. Em dois pacientes a NTBo-A não apresentou nenhum efeito terapêutico. A NTBo-A parece ser uma excelente opção terapêutica no tratamento da CPP.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/therapeutic use , Headache Disorders, Primary/drug therapy , Neurotoxins/therapeutic use , Headache Disorders, Primary/etiology , Pain Measurement , Severity of Illness Index , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 69(5): 701-705, set.-out. 2006. tab
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-439318

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar os custos do tratamento para blefaroespasmo essencial e espasmo hemifacial com toxina botulínica tipo A (Dysport®), correlacionando-os com sua eficácia terapêutica. MÉTODOS: Análise de 50 prontuários de pacientes com blefaroespasmo essencial e espasmo hemifacial, submetidos à terapia com Dysport®, no período de abril de 2002 a maio de 2004 no setor de Oculo-Plástica da Santa Casa de São Paulo. Dos 50 pacientes, 27 apresentavam blefaroespasmo essencial e 23 espasmo hemifacial. Informações sobre grau de satisfação, queixas e custos pessoais foram obtidas mediante questionário. Os custos do medicamento e dos materiais foram pesquisados no almoxarifado e na farmácia da Santa Casa. Quanto ao custo das consultas, utilizou-se a tabela de pagamento do SUS. Para a estatística foram utilizados os testes de Wilcoxon e Mann-Whitney. RESULTADOS: O custo total anual do tratamento foi de R$ 1.239,32 para o blefaroespasmo essencial e R$ 661,72 para o espasmo hemifacial. Para o paciente, o custo anual foi de R$ 145,48 para o blefaroespasmo essencial e R$ 126,07 para o espasmo hemifacial. Para o hospital, o custo anual foi de R$ 1.095,84 para o blefaroespasmo essencial e R$ 535,65 para o espasmo hemifacial. O tratamento com Dysport® promoveu melhora funcional significativa nos dois grupos. CONCLUSÃO: O procedimento tem custo elevado, principalmente devido ao preço da toxina. Entretanto, pela análise econômica da saúde fica demonstrado que o procedimento possui excelente relação custo-benefício.


PURPOSE: To evaluate the costs and efficacy of type A botulinum toxin in the treatment of essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. METHODS: Pacients with essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm had their files analyzed. All patients were treated with type A botulinum toxin (Dysport®) between April 2002 and May 2004 at the Oculoplastic Clinics of "Santa Casa de São Paulo". Twenty-seven patients presented essential blepharospasm and 23 presented hemifacial spasm. Information about the patient's degree of satisfaction after treatment, complaints and personal costs were recorded by a questionnaire, and information about the costs of Dysport® treatment were obtained at the administration department of "Santa Casa de São Paulo". Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: 1- The annual treatment costs were R$ 1,239.32 for essential blepharospasm and R$ 661.72 for hemifacial spasm. 2- The patient's annual costs were R$ 145.48 for essential blepharospasm and R$ 6.07 for hemifacial spasm. 3- The hospital's annual costs for the treatment were R$ 1,095.84 for essential blepharospasm and R$ 535.65 for hemifacial spasm. 4- Dysport® treatment is successful in both essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. CONCLUSIONS:. The costs of essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm treatment with Dysport® are high, mainly because of the toxin price. On economic analysis of health, we can conclude that this procedure has an excellent cost-benefit ratio.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Blepharospasm/drug therapy , Blepharospasm/economics , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/economics , Hemifacial Spasm/drug therapy , Hemifacial Spasm/economics , Neurotoxins/economics , Blepharospasm/physiopathology , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/therapeutic use , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Follow-Up Studies , Hemifacial Spasm/physiopathology , Neurotoxins/therapeutic use , Patient Satisfaction , Statistics, Nonparametric , Treatment Outcome
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