Botulinum toxin injection: a review of injection principles and protocols
Int. braz. j. urol
;
33(2): 132-141, Mar.-Apr. 2007. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-455586
ABSTRACT
Despite the favorable outcomes seen using botulinum toxin (BTX) for voiding dysfunction using BTX, a standardized technique and protocol for toxin injection is not defined. We reviewed the current literature on intravesical BTX injection for DO (detrusor overactivity). Specific attention was placed on defining optimal injection protocol, including dose, volume, and injection sites. In addition, we sought to describe a standard technique to BTX injection.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Urinary Bladder, Overactive
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Neuromuscular Agents
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Chicago Hospitals/US
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