Botulinum toxin for symptoms of the lower urinary tract in men ("male LUTS"): What can be expected?
During the last two decades botulinum toxin has also conquered urology. Botulinum toxin reduces the contractility and sensitivity of the detrusor muscle and relieves pain. It is therefore a promising drug whose use in men also appears promising. The following article highlights the practical relevance of botulinum toxin for male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). But first of all, a distinction must be made between use in male LUTS due to benign prostate syndrome (BPS) and use in cases of overactive bladder (OAB) alone. A differentiated diagnosis and treatment of male LUTS is therefore essential.
Schönburg, S. Botulinumtoxin bei Symptomen des unteren Harntraktes beim Mann („male LUTS“): Was darf man erwarten?. Urologie 63, 653–657 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-024-02352-0
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