Journal Reviews

Botox application for drooling shrinks salivary glands

1 January 2016 | | Onabotulinum toxin A, drooling, parotid gland, sialorrhea, ultrasound

The large majority of sialorrhoea (drooling) in paediatric patients is managed conservatively. However in severe cases, often where there is associated developmental delay or a motor disorder, medical and surgical techniques can be used to decrease salivary flow. Botulinum toxin...