[Review of the use of botulinum toxin in urology].
OBJECTIVE
There are several procedures for the management and treatment of the neurogenic bladder. These are adjusted individually according to the results of the clinical examination and complementary tests. This study evaluates the results of treatment with botulinum toxin and its place in current therapeutic armamentarium.


METHODS
We reviewed the outstanding literature in the field of neurorology on the criteria, indications, side effects and applications of botulinum toxin.


RESULTS
Most of the authors have reported botulinum toxin to be useful in the treatment of voiding disorders secondary to neurological and pelvic floor muscle disorders.


CONCLUSIONS
Intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin in the detrusor or external sphincter of the bladder produces a paralyzing (relaxing), therapeutic and reversible effect. The latter is one of its most important characteristics. It has also been found to be effective for non-specific perineal-prostatic pain, for which few treatments are available.
Chavarria Mendoza
Jesús
J
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón, México, D.F, México. chavarriamendoza@yahoo.com.mx
Conejero Sugrañes
Juan
J
García Fernández
Luis
L
Conejero Olesti
Ariadna
A
Ramírez Garcerán
Lucrecia
L
Sarrias Lorenz
Fabián
F
D000328:Adult; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D001905:Botulinum Toxins