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17169004

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
151
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-12-15
pubmed:abstractText
We have great pleasure in introducing this supplement containing a collection of articles reviewing the contemporary clinical management of functional disorders of the lower urinary tract (LUT) with particular emphasis on the potential role of botulinum toxin injection therapy. Detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD), detrusor overactivity (DO), painful bladder syndrome (PBS) and LUT symptoms consequent on bladder outflow obstruction (LUTS/BPH) have all been treated by the injection of botulinum toxin. This treatment can be administered as a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure which on the initial trials for DO (particularly of neurogenic aetiology) shows a remarkable efficacy with effects lasting up to a year after a single treatment with few significant side effects. Success has been reported with the management of detrusor sphincter dyssynergia and preliminary series report positive outcomes in the management of PBS and LUTS/BPH. However, most of the studies to date include small numbers and have a recruitment bias with few randomised controlled trials having been reported. The answers to some of the key questions are addressed with reference to our contemporary knowledge. It is clear that considerable work both clinical and basic science still needs to be performed to answer the many remaining questions with regard to this treatment modality but undoubtedly it will be a major future treatment option in those with intractable symptoms or those unable to tolerate medications. Currently, all botulinum toxin use for urological conditions is off-label and unlicensed, therefore caution should be exercised until future large randomised studies are reported.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
1368-504X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2010-11-18
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Botulinum toxin injection therapy in the management of lower urinary tract dysfunction.
pubmed:affiliation
Urology Research Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Hallam University, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review