Anna H. Messner, M.D.
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The use of botulinum toxin for pediatric cricopharyngeal achalasia.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2011; (9): 1210-4
Cricopharyngeal achalasia is an uncommon cause of feeding difficulties in the pediatric population, and is especially rare in infants. Traditional management options include dilation or open cricopharyngeal myotomy. The use of botulinum toxin has been preliminarily reported for cricopharyngeal achalasia in children as a modality for diagnosis and management. This study describes the use of botulinum toxin as a definitive treatment for pediatric cricopharyngeal achalasia.
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