Severe Dysphagia after inferior alveolar nerve block preceded by cervical botolinum toxin injection: a case report

A 39-year-old Iranian female patient who was a known case of primary cervical dystonia since 10 years ago presented to a private office for Dysport injection. The patients experienced severe dysphagia after inferior alveolar nerve block which was preceded by cervical botolinum toxin injection. A pos...

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Published in:Iranian red crescent medical journal 2013-07, Vol.15 (7), p.608-610
Main Authors: Shahidi, Gholamali, Poorsattar Bejeh Mir, Arash, Khatib Shahidi, Ramin, Balmeh, Pouya
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Language:English
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Summary:A 39-year-old Iranian female patient who was a known case of primary cervical dystonia since 10 years ago presented to a private office for Dysport injection. The patients experienced severe dysphagia after inferior alveolar nerve block which was preceded by cervical botolinum toxin injection. A possible synergistic effect of botolinum toxin and lidocaine to produce severe dysphagia is presented in this case report.
ISSN:2074-1804
2074-1812
DOI:10.5812/ircmj.7427