Alum Irrigation for the Treatment of Intractable Haematuria
- Author:
Christopher Chee Kong Ho
;
Zulkifli Md Zainuddin
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
intractable haematuria, radiation cystitis, alum irrigation, medical sciences
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2009;16(4):66-68
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Managing intractable haematuria is a daunting task. One cause of this condition is radiationinduced
haemorrhagic cystitis. Several treatments for the condition have been proposed and one
non-invasive option is alum irrigation. Here, we report on a 65-year-old woman with intractable
haematuria secondary to radiation cystitis who was successfully treated with alum irrigation. Alum
irrigation is safe, well tolerated and relatively cheap. A review of the literature and a comprehensive
discussion on alum irrigation as treatment for haematuria is discussed here to create an awareness
regarding this treatment option.
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