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World J Neurol. Sep 28, 2013; 3(3): 29-41
Published online Sep 28, 2013. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v3.i3.29
Treatment with botulinum toxin: An update
Esteban Peña
Esteban Peña, Department of Neurology, Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Author contributions: Peña E solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Esteban Peña, MD, Department of Neurology, Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja, Servicio de Neurologia, Avenida Francisco Pi y Margall, 81, 28050 Madrid, Spain. epenal.pex@sanitas.es
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Received: May 23, 2013
Revised: July 30, 2013
Accepted: August 4, 2013
Published online: September 28, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: In this review we are going to discuss evidence, doses, injection techniques and adverse effects of the botulinum neurotoxin therapy for those indications more frequently used in neurology.