The use of botulinum toxin in Otorhinolaryngology: an updated review. (August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mandavia, R.; Dessouky, O.; Dhar, V.; D'Souza, A.
• Is Part Of: Clinical otolaryngology. Volume 39:Number 4(2014:Aug.)
• Page Start: 203
• Page End: 209
• Publication Date: 2014-08
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1111/coa.12275
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1749-4478

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="coa12275-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="coa12275-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>The use of botulinum toxin in Otorhinolaryngology has rapidly expanded over the last decade. Current observation is that the use of botulinum toxin in Otorhinolaryngology is relatively poorly acknowledged by Otorhinolaryngologists.</p> </sec> <sec id="coa12275-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Objective of review</title> <p>To summarise the non‐cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin in Otorhinolaryngology.</p> </sec> <sec id="coa12275-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Type of review</title> <p>Narrative.</p> </sec> <sec id="coa12275-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Search Strategy and evaluation method</title> <p>A literature search was performed using the Medline and Embase databases. Combinations of 'botulinum toxin' with each indication were searched. A citation was included if it evaluated a non‐cosmetic use of botulinum toxin in Otorhinolaryngology. Eligibility of studies was assessed by two reviewers. A total of 1187 abstracts were reviewed and 97 articles identified.</p> </sec> <sec id="coa12275-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>Botulinum toxin provides an effective and minimally invasive treatment option in a wide range of non‐cosmetic indications. Side‐effects are few and transient with an excellent safety profile. Ongoing research is required to fully critically appraise its uses.</p> </sec> </abstract>