The Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin a and Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Posted by Clark Love on Mar 14, 2018 10:58:16 PM

 

The following article is based on a study which addresses the evidences available in the medical literature on the efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A (BoNT-A) and sacral neuromodulation (SNM) in patients suffering from interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS). We will discuss this study to identify the mechanism of action and draw a clear conclusion based on the clinical efficacy of both therapies.

Introduction

The terms interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome are used side by side. IC/BPS is often used like this in the medical world, boasting symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency and bladder pain, pressure and/or discomfort in the absence of other pathological findings. Current management aims to decrease symptoms such as bladder pain and lower urinary tract (LUT) symptoms.

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Topics: interstitial cystitis, SNM, BoNT-A, Botulinum Toxin A, sacral neuromodulation, bladder pain syndrome, botox

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