Erschienen in:
16.08.2017 | Post-Prostatectomy and Acquired Voiding Dysfunction (V Tse, Section Editor)
Bulking Agents in the Management of Urinary Incontinence: Dead or Alive?
verfasst von:
Wayne Kwun Wai Chan, Peggy Sau Kwan Chu
Erschienen in:
Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports
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Ausgabe 3/2017
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Although urethral bulking therapy has been available for more than 50 years, the ideal agent is still lacking and its result is considered inferior to surgery. In this review, we summarize the latest advances and evidences in the field of urethral bulking agents for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
Recent Findings
The use of ultrasound evaluation post-urethral bulking provides insights for the optimal position and configuration of the bulking agent. Novel agents are available and show promising results in pre-clinical and clinical studies. More clinical data is available for currently available agent, e.g., Bulkamid. The field of cell-based urethral injection and regenerative medicine provides exciting future in treatment of SUI.
Summary
Urethral bulking therapy remains important in the treatment of SUI especially in high medical risk group or patients with recurrent SUI post-surgery. Further researches in novel bulking agents and regenerative medicine may further enhance its role and eliminate its current limitations.