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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2018

Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection in Patients with Bilateral Trapezius Hypertrophy.

Rong-Rong Zhou, Hui-Ling Wu, Xu-Dong Zhang, Li-Li Ye, Hui-Jun Shao, Xin-Hui Song, Ming-Li Song, Shu-Sen Zheng

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Article in Aesthetic plastic surgery, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Rong-Rong ZhouDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
Hui-Ling WuDepartment of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
Xu-Dong ZhangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, PLA 117 Hospital, Hangzhou, 310013, China.
Li-Li YeDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, PLA 117 Hospital, Hangzhou, 310013, China.
Hui-Jun ShaoDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, PLA 117 Hospital, Hangzhou, 310013, China.
Xin-Hui SongCollege of Computer Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310013, China.
Ming-Li SongCollege of Computer Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310013, China.
Shu-Sen ZhengDivision of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, China. shusenzheng@zju.edu.cn.
Zhejiang University · CN117th Hospital of People's Liberation Army · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate aesthetic outcomes in patients with bilateral trapezius hypertrophy treated by botulinum toxin type A (BTxA) injection for aesthetic reconstruction of the upper trapezius.

methodsFrom May 2015 to May 2016, 30 women with a short neck shape resulting from bilateral trapezius hypertrophy were treated with botulinum toxin type A (BTxA) injection at the most affected area of the upper trapezius. Pre- and postoperative values of S

resultsDuration of follow-up ranged from 4 to 12 months. Subjects experienced non-severe adverse events and complete recovery after a single BTxA injection. In patients' GAIS questionnaires, "very much improved" accounted for 53%, "much improved" accounted for 13%, and "improved" accounted for 27%. In doctors' GAIS questionnaires, "very much improved" accounted for 27%, "much improved" accounted for 33%, "improved" accounted for 33%, and "no change" accounted for 7%. The overall degree of improvement was high. Statistically significant differences were observed with respect to the "very much improved" response to GAIS questionnaires between patients and doctors (P = 0.035).

conclusionA single injection of BTxA for aesthetic reconstruction of the upper trapezius is safe and effective in patients with bilateral trapezius hypertrophy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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Surveys and QuestionnairesAdultBotulinum Toxins, Type ACohort StudiesEstheticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHypertrophyInjections, IntralesionalMiddle AgedMuscle RelaxationPatient SatisfactionRetrospective StudiesStatistics, NonparametricSuperficial Back MusclesBotulinum Toxins, Type ABilateral trapezius hypertrophyBotulinum toxin type AUpper trapezius

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