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. 1977;49(7):641-5.
doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1977.tb04545.x.

Interstitial cystitis, treated by prolonged bladder distension

M Dunn, P D Ramsden, J B Roberts, J C Smith, P J Smith

Interstitial cystitis, treated by prolonged bladder distension

M Dunn et al. Br J Urol. 1977.

Abstract

25 patients with interstitial cystitis were treated by prolonged bladder distension. 16 patients are symptom-free, but 5 of these have had 1 or more previous prolonged bladder distensions. 6 patients are improved, whilst 3 remain symptomatically unchanged. Prolonged bladder distension can be repeated successfully when symptoms return. These results suggest that prolonged bladder distension has a place in the treatment of interstitial cystitis.

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