What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on two cases of intractable radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis successfully treated with transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE).
What They Found
In Case 1, a 61-year-old man developed hemorrhagic cystitis 2 years and 3 months after radiotherapy, and TAE was successful after transurethral electrocoagulation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy failed. Case 2 involved a 78-year-old man who developed the condition 12 years post-radiotherapy, with TAE also proving successful after hyperbaric oxygen therapy failed and showing no relapse.
Canadian Relevance
This study does not have a direct Canadian connection as it was conducted outside of Canada.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this study is its reliance on only two case reports, which limits the generalizability of the findings.