OBJECTIVES:This study aims to evaluate the effect of botulin toxin A in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) affected by spasmodic dysphonia (SD) and to show the safety and effectiveness of this treatment in long-term observation.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a pilot study on three relapsing-remitting MS patients with SD and their response to botulin toxin A.RESULTS:None of the patients reported dysphagia or other adverse events. Significant improvement was observed in terms of both voice quality and laryngostroboscopy results. The treatment effect was durable for 6-8 months.CONCLUSIONS:Botulin toxin A is a safe treatment that can be successfully used to treat SD in patients with MS. Larger studies are necessary to confirm our results.

"Spasmodic dysphonia in multiple sclerosis treatment with botulinum toxin: a pilot study."

DI STADIO A;
2018-01-01

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:This study aims to evaluate the effect of botulin toxin A in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) affected by spasmodic dysphonia (SD) and to show the safety and effectiveness of this treatment in long-term observation.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a pilot study on three relapsing-remitting MS patients with SD and their response to botulin toxin A.RESULTS:None of the patients reported dysphagia or other adverse events. Significant improvement was observed in terms of both voice quality and laryngostroboscopy results. The treatment effect was durable for 6-8 months.CONCLUSIONS:Botulin toxin A is a safe treatment that can be successfully used to treat SD in patients with MS. Larger studies are necessary to confirm our results.
2018
Spasmodic Dysponia
Multiple Sclerosis
Botulin Toxin A
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