Main description:

All books on the market which have been written on the subject of botulinum toxin therapy focus on treatment of hyperactive movement disorders, autonomic dysfunction (bladder, sweat and salivary glands) and some pain indications (migraine). Reference to pre-or post -surgical indications are brief and often out-dated. No book has information on dentistry or veterinary medicine. This book provides up-to-date information on botulinum toxin therapy in surgical fields. It is also the only book in the market that provides information on botulinum toxin therapy in dentistry and veterinary medicine, furnishing the latest information. Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Surgery, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine appeals to many disciplines including surgery, dentistry and veterinary medicines well as appealing to neurologists and internists.

Contents:

1. History of development of botulinum toxin therapy in medical and surgical fields2. Molecular structure and mechanisms of action of botulinum toxins as it pertains to clinical symptoms.3. Types of toxins in commercial use, their similarities and differences.4. A review of current Botulinum toxin treatment indications in medical field.5. Mechanisms of Analgesic effects of botulinum neurotoxins.6. Botulinum toxin treatment in Head and neck surgery.7. Botulinum toxin treatment of thoracic and abdominal surgery.8. Botulinum Toxin A in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. 9. Use of Botulinum toxin A in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.10. Botulinum Toxins for Treatment of Pain in Orthopedic Disorders.11. Botulinum toxin for pediatric patients, Who? For what? When?12. Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Plastic Surgery.13. Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic surgery.14. Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Gastrointestinal Disorders.15. Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Urological Disorders.16. Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Dentistry.17. Botulinum toxin treatment in Veterinary Medicine - Clinical implications.18. Future Perspectives of Botulinum Toxin Application In Dentistry.