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Neuromodulatory therapies in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery: biological agents
Author(s) -
SCHULTEBAUKLOH HEINRICH,
KNISPEL HELMUT H.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2006.06311.x
Subject(s) - medicine , reconstructive surgery , urinary incontinence , pelvic floor , general surgery , surgery
In recent years, important improvements in the management of patients with neurogenic or non‐neurogenic detrusor overactivity and urge incontinence have been brought about by the introduction of vanilloids and botulinum toxins in urology. In this review we introduce the new therapeutic options, provides basic information, and summarize the results experienced so far.