Ultrasound- and Electrical Stimulation-guided Botulinum Toxin Injection for Cricopharyngeal Achalasia Dysphagia: A Case Report / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective:To apply Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection for cricopharyngeal achalasia dysphagia guided by ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Methods:A case with cricopharyngeal achalasia dysphagia was reviewed. Results:He ate food almost in normal way six days after injection, and cricopharyngeus was open seven days after injection. Conclusion:BTX-A injection under ultrasound- and electrical stimulation-guide is effective on cricopharyngeal achalasia dysphagia.