Botulinum toxin in the management of bowel and bladder function in spinal cord injury and other neurologic disorders

Dennis D Dykstra

doi:10.1016/s1047-9651(03)00065-2

Botulinum toxin in the management of bowel and bladder function in spinal cord injury and other neurologic disorders

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2003 Nov;14(4):793-804, vi. doi: 10.1016/s1047-9651(03)00065-2.

Author

Dennis D Dykstra¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MMC #297, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. dykst001@maroon.tc.umn.edu

PMID: 14580038
DOI: 10.1016/s1047-9651(03)00065-2

Abstract

Botulinum toxin inhibits release of acetylcholine and other neurotransmitters. It has been used successfully to treat pain and abnormal skeletal and smooth muscle activity in patients. This article discusses its use in patients with bladder and bowel disorders.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / therapeutic use*
Anus Diseases / drug therapy
Autonomic Dysreflexia / drug therapy
Autonomic Dysreflexia / etiology
Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
Constipation / drug therapy
Humans
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / drug therapy*
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / etiology

Substances

Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
Botulinum Toxins