Transconjunctival versus Transcutaneous Injection of Botulinum Toxin into the Lacrimal Gland to Reduce Lacrimal Production: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Published in: Toxins Vol. 13; no. 2; p. 77
• Main Authors: Lee, Andrew G, Lee, Shin-Hyo, Jang, Minsu, Lee, Sang Jae, Shin, Hyun Jin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 21.01.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Anesthesia; Botulinum toxin; Botulinum toxin type A; delivery route; Diplopia; epiphora; Injection; lacrimal gland; Lacrimal gland and Nasolacrimal duct; lacrimal obstruction; Meniscus; Patient satisfaction; Quality of life; Silicones; Success; Toxins; botulinum toxin; epiphora; lacrimal gland; delivery route; lacrimal obstruction

The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the effects between injecting botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) transconjunctivally into the palpebral lobe and transcutaneously into the orbital lobe of the lacrimal gland in patients with epiphora due to lacrimal outflow obstruction. This randomized c...