Correction: Survey of Botulinum Toxin Injections in Anticoagulated Patients: Korean Physiatrists' Preference in Controlling Anticoagulation Profile Prior to Intramuscular Injection.

摘要: OBJECTIVE To evaluate Korean physiatrists' practice of performing intramuscular botulinum toxin injection in anticoagulated patients and to assess their preference controlling the bleeding risk before injection. METHODS As part an international collaboration survey study, a questionnaire was administered 100 physiatrists. Physiatrists were asked about level experience with injection, safe normalized ratio range undergoing tendency for injecting into deep muscles, complications. RESULTS International <2.0 perceived as ideal Botulinum by 41% respondents. Thirty-six respondents replied that should be lowered sub-therapeutic levels 18% reported anticoagulants intentionally withheld discontinued prior In addition, 20%-30% answered they uncertain whether perform regardless values. About 69% did have any standardized protocols using anticoagulants. Only 1 physiatrist he had encountered case compartment syndrome. CONCLUSION accordance lack consensus patients, our shows wide practices among many physiatrists; tend avoid are how approach these patients. The results this study emphasize need formulating proper on management