《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2020, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (11): 1358-1364.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.11.020

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Cricopharyngeal Botulinum Toxin Injection under Ultrasonic Guidance for Dysphagia from Wallenberg’s Syndrome: A Case Report

YANG Ying1,2a,XU Mei-na2b,LI Xiang-liang2c,XIE Luan2a,JIN Hai-peng2c()   

  1. 1. Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
    2a. College of Acupuncture, Xiamen Hospital of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen, Fujian 361009, China
    2b. Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Xiamen Hospital of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen, Fujian 361009, China
    2c. Acupuncture Rehabilitation Department, Xiamen Hospital of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen, Fujian 361009, China
  • Received:2020-02-16 Revised:2020-09-02 Published:2020-11-25 Online:2020-11-24
  • Contact: JIN Hai-peng E-mail:13066081@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the effect of cricopharyngeal injection of Botulinum toxin under ultrasonic guidance for treatment of dysphagia caused by Wallenberg’s syndrome.Methods A case was reviewed.Results This patient was diagnosed as cricopharyngeal achalasia after dorsal lateral rostral infarction, and responded poor to routine treatment for swallowing disorders, including balloon dilatation. He accepted cricopharyngeal Botulinum toxin injection under ultrasonic guidance. As evaluated with Toshima Ichiro Ingestion-Swallowing Function Rating Scale, Rosenbek Penetration-Aspiration Scale and videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS), his swallowing improved after treatment, and became normal as follow-up one and three months after treatment.Conclusion Cricopharyngeal Botulinum toxin injection under ultrasonic guidance is feasible for cricopharyngeal achalasia of Wallenberg’s syndrome with immediate and long-term effect.

Key words: Wallenberg’s syndrome, dysphagia, cricopharyngeal achalasia, Botulinum toxin, ultrasonic guidance

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