Management of refractory detrusor instability by transvesical phenol injection

The results of transvesical phenol injection into the paravesical nerve plexuses are reported in 40 consecutive patients. A 58% success rate was achieved in the treatment of refractory detrusor instability and 73% success was seen in detrusor hyper-reflexia in 11 patients with multiple sclerosis. Ur...

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Published inBritish journal of urology Vol. 62; no. 4; p. 323
Main Authors Cameron-Strange, A, Millard, R J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.1988
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nerve Block - adverse effects
Phenols
Urinary Bladder Diseases - therapy
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Summary:The results of transvesical phenol injection into the paravesical nerve plexuses are reported in 40 consecutive patients. A 58% success rate was achieved in the treatment of refractory detrusor instability and 73% success was seen in detrusor hyper-reflexia in 11 patients with multiple sclerosis. Urinary retention occurred in 8%. Troublesome complications were seen in 2 patients who had had previous pelvic radiotherapy, which should be regarded as an absolute contraindication to the procedure.
ISSN:0007-1331
DOI:10.1111/j.1464-410X.1988.tb04357.x