Intravesical instillation resiniferatoxin and hydrodistention for the treatment of interstitial cystitis / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of bladder hydredistention and resiniferatoxin(RTX)on treating female interstitial cystitis(IC).Methods A total of 16 patients with IC were included.All patients received cystoscopie hydrodistention and RTX under anesthesia.The O'Leary-Sant Interstitial Cystitis Symptom Index(ICSI),Problem Index(ICPI),voiding frequency and the maximum bladder capacity were recorded before and after the therapy.Results All patients were followed up for 1 or 6 months.Fourteen of 16patients'symptoms were relieved,2 patients symptoms disappeared or significantly relieved.Conclusion Bladder hydrodistention and RTX effectively relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with IC in the short term.