Intravesical Injection of Botox for Treating Therapy Refractory Overactive Bladder in Females

Short- and Longterm Results After Intravesical Injection of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A for Treating Therapy Refractory Overactive Bladder in Females - a Retrospective Study

The neurotoxin Botox (botulinum neurotoxin type A) is shown to be effective in the treatment of therapy refractory overactive bladder syndrome. Our data suggests a longer during efficacy than known from the use in striated muscle.

The aim of our study is to analyze short- and longterm efficacy after Botox treatment and to evaluate risk factors for non-responders and side effects such as urinary retention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• intravesical treatment with Botox at our clinic