Botulinum toxin for chronic parotid sialadenitis: A case series and systematic review.

Madeleine P Strohl Chia-Fan ChangWilliam R RyanJolie Lien Chang

Published in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2021)

Parotid gland chemodenervation with botulinum toxin is a minimally invasive treatment option for symptomatic chronic sialadenitis refractory to medical treatment or sialendoscopy. Botulinum toxin injections alleviate gland pain and swelling associated with salivary obstruction and provide an alternative to parotidectomy for recurrent sialadenitis.Level of evidence: 4.

Keyphrases

botulinum toxin
systematic review
minimally invasive
healthcare
chronic pain
randomized controlled trial
meta analyses
pain management
combination therapy
spinal cord
replacement therapy