Abstract
Preoperative ultrasound-guided lateral abdominal wall botulinum toxin injection is a promising method for improving patient outcomes and reducing recurrence rates after ventral hernia repair. A review of the literature demonstrates variability in the procedural technique, without current standardization of protocols. As radiologists may be increasingly asked to perform ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections of the lateral abdominal wall, familiarity with the procedure and current literature is necessary.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2019-2030 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- abdominal wall expansion
- botulinum toxin
- chemical component separation
- ultrasound-guided procedure
- ventral hernia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging