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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Voice |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - Apr 9 2018 |