Computed tomographically controlled injection of botulinum toxin into the longus colli muscle in severe anterocollis

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Contributors

  • Birgit Herting - , Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Department of Neurology (Author)
  • Silke Wunderlich - , University of Würzburg (Author)
  • Theresa Glöckler - , Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Department of Neurology (Author)
  • Martin Bendszus - , University of Würzburg (Author)
  • Dirk Mucha - , Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Institute and Polyclinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Author)
  • Heinz Reichmann - , Department of Neurology (Author)
  • Markus Naumann - , University of Würzburg (Author)

Abstract

We report on a 44-year-old man who suffered from severe anterocollis. Repeated computed tomographically controlled injections of botulinum toxin into the right longus colli muscle allowed a precise location of the needle and injection of the toxin, leading to clear improvement of symptoms.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)588-590
Number of pages3
JournalMovement Disorders
Volume19
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - May 2004
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

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Scopus 4544220393
PubMed 15133827

Keywords

Keywords

  • Anterocollis, Botulinum toxin, Injection technique