Botulinum toxin for gastrointestinal disorders: Therapy and mechanisms
โ Scribed by Harsha Vittal; Pankaj Jay Pasricha
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 897 KB
- Volume
- 9
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1029-8428
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Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT/A) has revolutionised the treatment of a variety of autonomic hypersecretory disorders. Several open and controlled studies indicate that BoNT/A is a safe and effective treatment for focal hyperhidrosis of the axillae and palms, for gustatory sweating, and for s
## Abstract In some patients, therapy with botulinum toxin type A (BTโA) becomes ineffective due to formation of antibodies (BTโAโAB). The time course of BTโAโAB titres after cessation of BTโA therapy was quantitatively studied to determine whether and when they might drop. Thirteen patients (eight