Using Botox to treat refractory voiding dysfunction in children: two case studies.
Botox has been used for treatment of children with refractory dysfunctional voiding. Dr. Paul Austin started performing cystoscopy with dilation and Botox on pediatric patients in December 2006. Eleven children have undergone the procedure and are in various stages of follow up. Most of the females improved greatly after one Botox treatment; however, two males have needed repeat procedures. This article presents two case studies (one male and one female) that characterize the use of Botox in this challenging patient population when existing treatments are ineffective.
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Mary
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Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatric Urology St. Louis, MO, USA.