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Injection of Botulinum toxin (Botox®) into
the muscularis layer of transferred jejunum
can alleviate asynchronous contractions.
Significant improvement in food bolus
regurgitation, food bolus accumulation and
self-reported swallowing-associated
quality-of-life can be demonstrated.
There are no adverse outcomes associated
with FJ Botox® injection.
Chow VL, Chan JY, Cheng IK, et al.
Oral Oncol. 2020 May;104:104612.
