Full Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of botulinum toxin therapy in common childhood disorders, including migraine, bladder dysfunction, dystonia, neuropathic pain, and cerebral palsy. It covers 12 major clinical areas in which botulinum toxin can help alleviate disabling symptoms in pediatric populations. The book is intended for neurologists, neurotoxicologists, and scientists working in the field of botulinum toxins.
Contents
The History of Botulinum Neurotoxins.- Botulinum Neurotoxins: Molecular Structure and Mechanisms of Action.- Central Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxin.- BOTULINUM TOXIN DRUGS: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES .- Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum toxin Injections in Pediatric Neurology- Principles, Practice, and outcome.- BOTULINUM TOXIN TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC MIGRAINE.- Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Childhood Dystonia.- Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Childhood Spasticity.- Botulinum Toxin therapy in Urinary Disorders in Children.- Ophthalmologic Indications for Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Children with Strabismus and Other Ocular Pathologies.- Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Gastrointestinal Disorders.- The Role of Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Children and Adolescents.- Botulinum Toxins in Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders.- Botulinum Neurotoxin in Pediatric Oral and Craniofacial Care and Dentistry: Emerging Applications and Current Evidence.- Future Perspectives.
