Botulinum Toxin to Improve Scar Quality in Cleft Lip Repair: A Systematic Review
医学
肉毒毒素
可视模拟标度
外科
牙科
作者
Paul F. Martinez,Ashley E. Rogers,Esperanza Mantilla‐Rivas,Helena Martinez Faria Bastos Régis Hughes,Daniela Melo Leal,Sohel Rana,Mónica Manrique,Gary F. Rogers,Albert K. Oh
Cleft lip repair (CLR) can be complicated by hypertrophic scar or keloid. Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) may improve postoperative scarring by reducing muscle tension and cytokine activity at the scar site. This systematic review analyzes the available evidence regarding the effect of BTA on scar quality after CLR.