Urologic Applications of Botulium Toxin
Journal of the Korean Continence Society
;
: 22-32, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-43107
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.
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Main subject:
Urethra
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Urinary Bladder
/
Botulinum Toxins
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Continence Society
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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