How I Do It: The Transtracheal Approach for Awake Cricopharyngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 41200864.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/lary.70254 and PMC identifier 13001696.
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Abstract
This transtracheal technique for cricopharyngeal botulinum toxin injection is a safe and effective option for chemodenervation of this muscle in the awake patient. Its advantages include reduced risk of toxin spread to intrinsic laryngeal muscles, the ability to administer higher doses of botulinum toxin, improved access to the entire length of the cricopharyngeus, and avoidance of general anesthesia.
Medical subject headings
- Pharyngeal Muscles
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Botulinum Toxins