[Botulinum toxin A injection for treatment-refractory giggle incontinence]

Urologe A. 2007 Jul;46(7):773-5. doi: 10.1007/s00120-007-1333-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A 20-year-old woman reported about giggle incontinence despite antimuscarinic therapy. Therefore we injected botulinum toxin A into the detrusor muscle. The effect of botulinum toxin A appeared about 1 week after injection and no more leakage was observed even during vigorous laughter. A control uroflowmetry showed a good voiding rate without any residual volume. Botulinum toxin A might be an alternative for patients with giggle incontinence after unsuccessful antimuscarinic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Laughter*
  • Muscarinic Antagonists / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Failure
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Muscarinic Antagonists
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A