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Long-term botulinum toxin treatment for dysphagia due to large epiphrenic diverticulum in elderly patients: a report of two cases.

TitleLong-term botulinum toxin treatment for dysphagia due to large epiphrenic diverticulum in elderly patients: a report of two cases.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsKatsinelos, P., Chatzimavroudis G., Zavos C., Pilpilidis I., Paroutoglou G., & Kountouras J.
JournalDysphagia
Volume24
Issue1
Pagination109-13
Date Published2009 Mar
ISSN1432-0460
KeywordsAged, 80 and over, Botulinum Toxins, Type A, Deglutition Disorders, Diverticulum, Esophageal, Drug Administration Schedule, Female, Humans, Male, Neuromuscular Agents
Abstract

Symptomatic esophageal epiphrenic diverticula are usually repaired with diverticulectomy and esophagomyotomy with substantial morbidity and mortality rates, especially in elderly patients. We describe the cases of two elderly patients who had dysphagia caused by large epiphrenic diverticula. Due to severe comorbid diseases, both patients were unable to withstand surgical intervention; botulinum toxin solution was injected endoscopically at multiple sites in the region of the lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal wall near the diverticulum. Symptoms improved immediately and the beneficial effect of botulinum toxin remained for 5-6 months. During the long-term follow-up, the patients developed symptomatic relapses treated by subsequent botulinum toxin solution reinjections resulting in longer-lasting symptom relief.

DOI10.1007/s00455-008-9159-y
Alternate JournalDysphagia
PubMed ID18633569

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