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Botulinum toxin as novel treatment for excess mucous membrane graft secretions.

Authors :
Ranchod TM
Wu WW
Gausas RE
Source :
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery [Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg] 2008 Sep-Oct; Vol. 24 (5), pp. 411-3.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Salivary gland secretion is an unusual complication of mucous membrane grafting. The authors report a case in which botulinum toxin was successfully used to treat graft secretions after buccal mucous membrane autograft for recurrent pterygium repair.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1537-2677
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18806669
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e318182fc15