How would Botox® be used to treat my child for neurogenic bladder?

Neil H. Grafstein, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

Urology

Botulinum toxin-A (Botox®) Injection: A new therapy for patients with neurogenic overactive bladder, Botox injection into the bladder holds great promise. An office procedure, Botox is injected into the bladder through a telescope. The effects usually last from 6 to 9 months. Botox can also been injected into the sphincter to treat a non-relaxing outlet.

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