Botulinum toxin treatment of essential palatal myoclonus tinnitus.
J Otolaryngol
; 27(4): 213-6, 1998 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to review the use of botulinum toxin in the treatment of essential palatal myoclonus tinnitus.DESIGN:
Two case series.METHOD:
Four to 10 units of botulium toxin are injected into the tensor veli palatini muscle. The dose and interval between doses is titrated according to patient symptoms. With bilateral symptoms, injection is alternated between sides at sequential visits. OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Relief of tinnitus with cessation of palatal contractions.RESULTS:
Both patients had relief of tinnitus. One patient required ventilation tube placement to relieve aural fullness.CONCLUSIONS:
Tensor veli palatini botulinium toxin injection is an effective treatment for essential palatal myoclonus tinnitus.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Músculos Palatinos
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Acúfeno
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Toxinas Botulínicas Tipo A
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Mioclonía
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Otolaryngol
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article