Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Apr 2012
Review Meta AnalysisA meta-analysis of botulinum toxin sphincteric injections in the treatment of incomplete voiding after spinal cord injury.
To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effect of injecting botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) into the detrusor sphincter on improving bladder emptying in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Results of the meta-analysis indicate that BTX-A is effective in reducing PRV and demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in PDet and UP 1 month postinjection. However, the clinical utility of BTX-A is yet to be determined.