Botulinum Neurotoxin for Head and Neck Disorders

Containing detailed injection instructions, Botulinum Neurotoxin for Head and

Neck Disorders and the associated how-to videos offer otolaryngologists-head and

neck surgeons, neurologists, pain specialists, facial plastic surgeons, and

others a complete guide to the management of motor, sensory, and autonomic

disorders of the head and neck region with botulinum neurotoxin. It covers

treatment methods for conditions ranging from hyperfunctional motor disorders

(dystonia, tremor, dysphagia), to afferent pain disorders (temporomandibular

joint disorder, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia), to autonomic disorders

(hypersalivation, Frey's syndrome). In each of the indications, the written

material reviews the effects of the toxin on the nervous system, central pain

thresholds, and central motor pathways.

Special Features: - Reviews the pharmacology, indications, mechanisms of

action, and technique for each use of botulinum neurotoxin - Provides

detailed information on the anatomy, treatment methods, follow-up care, and

possible complications for each disorder - Includes online access to

professionally produced videos in which Dr. Blitzer demonstrates injection

techniques for the disorders discussed in the book - Contains vivid,

full-color illustrations and photographs that clarify information in the text

Focusing specifically on injection techniques for the therapeutic uses of

botulinum neurotoxin for treating head and neck disorders, this manual fills an

important gap in the literature. It gives clinicians current, authoritative, and

in-depth information on administering botulinum neurotoxin most effectively for

the head and neck disorders of their patients.

Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDS, FACS, is Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology,

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Director, New York

Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders, New York, New York. He is a

recognized pioneer in