1. Transdermal scopolamine use for post-rhytidectomy sialocele.
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Lapid O, Kreiger Y, and Sagi A
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- Administration, Cutaneous, Female, Fistula etiology, Fistula prevention & control, Humans, Middle Aged, Parotid Diseases etiology, Parotid Diseases prevention & control, Postoperative Complications prevention & control, Rhytidoplasty rehabilitation, Sialorrhea etiology, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Muscarinic Antagonists administration & dosage, Rhytidoplasty adverse effects, Salivation drug effects, Scopolamine administration & dosage, Sialorrhea drug therapy
- Abstract
Background: Post-rhytidectomy sialocele is a rare complication. The usual treatment uses prolonged drainage. The use of antisialogogues has been described previously, but has potential side effects. Transdermal scopolamine SCOPODERM TTS is indicated for the prevention of motion sickness and also has antisialogugue action., Methods: An interventional case report is presented., Results: The application of transdermal scopolamine SCOPODERM TTS resulted in resolution of a post-rhytidectomy sialocele within 6 days., Conclusion: Transdermal scopolamine delivery should be considered as an option for the treatment of post-rhytidectomy parotid fistulas.
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- 2004
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