Intradetrusor Botox Injection and Augmentation Cystoplasty Trends Among Spina Bifida Patients at US Freestanding Children ’s Hospitals

Intra-detrusor botulinum toxin (Botox) injection is a minimally invasive alternative to augmentation cystoplasty in patients with refractory neurogenic bladder. Botox was first used for neurogenic bladder children two decades ago. However, there are no existing guidelines on indications or use among patients with spina bifida. Furthermore, there are little data regarding its use relative to bladder augmentation and patient volume on a national scale.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - February 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ranveer Vasdev, Kenneth Softness, Dylan Cahill, John Panagides, Tanya Logvinenko, Rachel Saunders, Stuart Bauer, Carlos Estrada, Hsin-Hsiao Scott Wang Source Type: research