[Current clinical application of lacrimal gland injection of botulinum toxin type A in inhibiting lacrimal secretion].
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
; 58(9): 722-726, 2022 Sep 11.
Article
in Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36069098
ABSTRACT
Lacrimal gland injection of botulinum toxin type A inhibits the secretion of tears. As a new method to treat or alleviate the symptom of tears or epiphora, it has the characteristics of simple operation, definite curative effect, repeatable treatment and no irreversible complications. It provides an optional treatment scheme for many patients with refractory tears or epiphora. This article reviews the pharmacological characteristics of botulinum toxin type A, the mechanism of inhibiting tear secretion, the method and dose of lacrimal gland injection, indications and contraindications, clinical efficacy evaluation, complications, existing problems to be solved and prospects for reference.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Lacrimal Apparatus
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China