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Review
. 2011 Feb;38(1):1-6, v.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2010.12.001.

Urethral and bladder injections for incontinence including botox

Rodney A Appell  1
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Review

Urethral and bladder injections for incontinence including botox

Rodney A Appell. Urol Clin North Am. 2011 Feb.

Abstract

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urge incontinence (UI) are increasingly significant health concerns for millions of women. Investigation continues into the use of different types of procedures for the surgical management of UI that can be done in the ambulatory office without the use of general or regional anesthesia. Injectable treatment for SUI and UI lend themselves to the ambulatory or office setting and mimic the efficacy and safety profiles of currently available procedures.

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