J Korean Continence Soc.  2002 Jun;6(1):22-32.

Urologic Applications of Botulium Toxin

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. uroljy@catholic.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Abstract

There has been tremendous excitement with the use of Botulinum toxin for the treatment of various urethral and bladder dysfunction over the past several years. Botulinum Toxin is the most lethal naturally occurring toxin known to mankind. Why, then, would an urologist want to use this agent to poison the bladder or urethral sphincter? In this review article we will review the mechanisms underlying the effects of botulinum toxin treatment, We will discuss the current usage of this agent within the urologic community and will provide perspectives on future targets of botulinum toxin.


MeSH Terms

Botulinum Toxins
Urethra
Urinary Bladder
Botulinum Toxins
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