Botulinum toxin for the treatment of achalasia in pregnancy
Keyword(s):
Toxin A
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AbstractThere is a paucity of data on the perinatal management of achalasia, an esophageal dysmotility disorder involving an abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Botulinum toxin A is a well-described treatment for achalasia in the non-pregnant state but has been infrequently used for treatment of this condition in pregnancy. We describe a case of a successful treatment of achalasia in the first trimester of pregnancy with botulinum toxin A, and a subsequently uncomplicated pregnancy course and pregnancy outcome.
2004 ◽
Vol 18
(6)
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pp. 397-399
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