Botulinum Toxin Use in the Lower Urinary Tract
Botulinum toxins are well known for their ability to disrupt neurotransmission and cause muscle paralysis. Recently, urologists have discovered their beneficial effects in patients with neurogenic and overactive bladder conditions. This review is intended to provide a quick overview for urologists o...
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| description | Botulinum toxins are well known for their ability to disrupt neurotransmission and cause muscle paralysis. Recently, urologists have discovered their beneficial effects in patients with neurogenic and overactive bladder conditions. This review is intended to provide a quick overview for urologists of the structure, function, and clinical uses of botulinum neurotoxin A in the lower urinary tract. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f30b489060e04c7e891b16bae4edf5c02025-08-20T03:25:56ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2007-01-01780881710.1100/tsw.2007.150Botulinum Toxin Use in the Lower Urinary TractShelby N. Morrisroe0Michael B. Chancellor1Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USADepartment of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USABotulinum toxins are well known for their ability to disrupt neurotransmission and cause muscle paralysis. Recently, urologists have discovered their beneficial effects in patients with neurogenic and overactive bladder conditions. This review is intended to provide a quick overview for urologists of the structure, function, and clinical uses of botulinum neurotoxin A in the lower urinary tract.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.150 |
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| title | Botulinum Toxin Use in the Lower Urinary Tract |
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