B A Lowe1, T A Stamey. 1. Division of Urology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: A useful technique for treating localized bladder hemorrhage secondary to radiation cystitis is described. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cotton pledgets soaked in 5% formalin are placed endoscopically onto bleeding foci of the bladder for 15 minutes and then removed. RESULTS: There was immediate cessation of prolonged bleeding refractory to intravesical saline, alum, prostaglandin E1 and estrogen. No subsequent bleeding was noted during 16 months of followup. CONCLUSIONS: Topical application of formalin soaked pledgets is an effective method of controlling localized bleeding secondary to radiation cystitis.
PURPOSE: A useful technique for treating localized bladder hemorrhage secondary to radiation cystitis is described. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cotton pledgets soaked in 5% formalin are placed endoscopically onto bleeding foci of the bladder for 15 minutes and then removed. RESULTS: There was immediate cessation of prolonged bleeding refractory to intravesical saline, alum, prostaglandin E1 and estrogen. No subsequent bleeding was noted during 16 months of followup. CONCLUSIONS: Topical application of formalin soaked pledgets is an effective method of controlling localized bleeding secondary to radiation cystitis.