Ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin-A Injections: A Method of Treating SialorrheaPierangelo Barbero 1, Marco Busso 2, Carlo Alberto Artusi 1, Stefania De Mercanti 1, Marco Tinivella 3, Andrea Veltri 2, Luca Durelli 1, Marinella Clerico 1
1Clinical and Biological Sciences Department, Neurology Unit, University of Torino, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, 2Oncology Department, Radiology Unit, University of Torino, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, 3Clinical and Biological Sciences Department, Dietologic and Nutrition Unit, University of Torino, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital
Botulinum toxin is injected into the salivary glands for the treatment of sialorrhea. The ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection in both the parotid and submandibular glands demonstrates a sustained efficacy and the absence of serious side effects.
