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  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

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  • Ketamine abuse is increasingly linked to significant urinary tract issues.
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in ketamine users present unique clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical spectrum of LUTS in ketamine abusers.
  • To identify management challenges and patient outcomes in this cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 34 patients with ketamine-related LUTS from 2008-2013.
  • Review of clinical presentation, cystoscopy, imaging, and bladder biopsies.

Main Results:

  • All patients experienced LUTS, hematuria, and abdominal pain.
  • Cystoscopy revealed small, inflamed bladders; biopsies showed urothelial damage.
  • High patient non-attendance rates complicated management.

Conclusions:

  • Ketamine cystitis is a complex condition with unknown mechanisms, necessitating drug cessation.
  • Early recognition by urologists and collaboration with substance misuse services are vital.
  • Focus on drug cessation therapy is key to reducing complications.