Using Botulinum Toxin A for Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome—Possible Pathomechanisms and Practical Issues

Treatment for patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is always challenging for urologists. The main mechanism of the botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is inhibition of muscle contraction, but the indirect sensory modulation and anti-inflammatory effect in the bladder also play i...

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Main Author: Jia-Fong Jhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/11/641