Botulinum Toxin in Urology

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Chancellor, Michael B. (Συγγραφέας), Smith, Christopher P. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Θέματα: Medicine.; Gynecology.; Neurology.; Rehabilitation medicine.; Urology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Rehabilitation Medicine.

The minimally invasive use of botulinum toxin (BoNT) in the lower urinary tract has revolutionized the treatment of debilitating bladder, urethra, and prostate conditions refractory to conventional therapy.  This is the first book focusing on the practical application of BoNT to the genitourinary tr...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Rationale and Safety for BoNT: Safety and general principles. Biology and mechanism of action
• Bladder: Neurogenic bladder (NDO). Idiopathic overactive bladder (IDO). Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Pediatric use of botulinum toxin
• Prostate and Pelvic Floor: Prostate. Sphincter and pelvic floor disorders
• Role of BoNT in Medicine: Nongenitourinary uses of BoNT. Health economics. Perspectives from around the world. Appendix 1: Patient Instruction bladder. Appendix 2: Patient Instruction prostate. Appendix 3: Nursing issues with botulinum toxin.