| Literature DB >> 22310942 |
Monika Vij1, Sushma Srikrishna, Linda Cardozo.
Abstract
Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome is a chronic condition that causes debilitating bladder pain which can be associated with urgency, frequency and nocturia. Its cause is not clear and it is still a disease diagnosed by exclusion. Oral or intravesical therapies are the main stay of treatment whilst surgical procedures are reserved for refractory cases. This condition usually warrants a multidisciplinary approach for optimum outcome. This article gives an overview of the changes in definition, aetiopathogenesis and available treatments. Copyright ÂEntities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22310942 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.12.014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol ISSN: 0301-2115 Impact factor: 2.435