TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. A urology perspective
AU - Quillin, Renee B.
AU - Erickson, Deborah R.
PY - 2012/8
Y1 - 2012/8
N2 - Management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is individualized for each patient. All patients benefit from education and self-care advice. Patients with Hunner lesions usually respond well to fulguration or triamcinolone injection, which can be repeated when the symptoms and lesions recur. For patients without Hunner lesions, numerous treatment options are available. The tiers of the American Urological Association Guidelines present these options in an orderly progression, balancing the benefits, risks, and burdens. Along with specific IC/BPS treatments, it is also important to have resources for stress reduction, pain management, and treatment of comorbid conditions.
AB - Management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is individualized for each patient. All patients benefit from education and self-care advice. Patients with Hunner lesions usually respond well to fulguration or triamcinolone injection, which can be repeated when the symptoms and lesions recur. For patients without Hunner lesions, numerous treatment options are available. The tiers of the American Urological Association Guidelines present these options in an orderly progression, balancing the benefits, risks, and burdens. Along with specific IC/BPS treatments, it is also important to have resources for stress reduction, pain management, and treatment of comorbid conditions.
KW - Guidelines
KW - Interstitial cystitis
KW - Painful bladder syndrome
KW - Therapy
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ucl.2012.05.007
DO - 10.1016/j.ucl.2012.05.007
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22877722
AN - SCOPUS:84864819346
SN - 0094-0143
VL - 39
SP - 389
EP - 396
JO - Urologic Clinics of North America
JF - Urologic Clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -