Urologic Applications of Botulium Toxin

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.