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An evidence-based review of botulinum toxin (Botox) applications in non-cosmetic head and neck conditions

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is an exotoxin produced from Clostridium botulinum. It works by blocking the release of acetylcholine from the cholinergic nerve end plates leading to inactivity of the muscles or glands innervated. Botox is best known for its beneficial role in facial aesthetics but recent l...

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Autores principales: Persaud, Ricardo, Garas, George, Silva, Sanjeev, Stamatoglou, Constantine, Chatrath, Paul, Patel, Kalpesh
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Royal Society of Medicine Press 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3591685/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23476731
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2042533312472115