Volume 8, Issue 30 (3-2000)                   J Adv Med Biomed Res 2000, 8(30): 85-90 | Back to browse issues page

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Najafi M. Long Term Results Of Treatment Of Blepharospasm And Hemifacialspasms With Ingection Type A Botulinum Toxin. J Adv Med Biomed Res 2000; 8 (30) :85-90
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We reported and analysed 20 patients with blepharospasm and hemifacialspasm who had been treated with botulinum A toxin (BAT) injection between 1996 and 1998. The 20 Patients comprised 13 Females and 7 males. their mean age was 50 years (SD±12 ) 16 patients had idiopat, blepharospasm and 4 patients were diagnosed with hemifacialspasm. The mean duration of suffering was 20 months. Each patient reciveved 120 IV of BTA.The results of BAT injection were classified as: excellent result (an improvement of more that 75%) in 45% a good response (an improvement of 25%-50%) in 15% and a minimal or no resrponse in 5%. The efficacy of BTA injection lasted 2-3 months. and more often needed to reoeat the injections (12 patients ).These patients follow up for 1 years after last injection; there were not seen recurrence of symptoms in most of them.Conclusion: BTA injection is a simple and effective out-patient treatment for patients with blepharospasm. Causing no side effects and minor transient local complications.
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Received: 2008/11/12 | Accepted: 2000/03/15 | Published: 2000/03/15

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