Hyperkinesias after hypoglossofacial nerve anastomosis--treatment with botulinum toxin

Eur Neurol. 1991;31(1):44-6. doi: 10.1159/000116644.

Abstract

Hypoglossofacial nerve anastomosis is a successful method for restoration of facial nerve function. Facial hyperkinesis, however, are a common side effect of this therapy and have been a major therapeutical problem ever since. We are reporting a patient whose facial hyperkinesias responded favourably to botulinum toxin carefully injected into the most affected muscles. EMG studies are illustrating the effect of botulinum toxin on the facial hyperkinesias as well as on voluntary muscle activation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
  • Electromyography
  • Facial Muscles / innervation
  • Facial Muscles / physiopathology
  • Facial Nerve / surgery
  • Facial Paralysis / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperkinesis / physiopathology
  • Hyperkinesis / therapy*
  • Hypoglossal Nerve / surgery
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins