Intravesical dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) for interstitial cystitis--a practical approach
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1Interstitial Cystitis Clinic, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
Objectives:
To provide a brief overview of intravesical dimethly sulfoxide (DMSO) therapy for interstitial cystitis and offer a practical approach to patient treatment.
Methods:
A review of the literature and a summation of the experience with treatment of > 300 patients with DMSO at the Interstitial Cystitis Clinic, New England Medical Center.
Results:
DMSO is helpful in a significant number of patients and it has acceptable morbidity and an excellent safety profile.
Conclusions:
Intravesical DMSO (singly or in combination) is one of the mainstays in the pharmacologic treatment of interstitial cystitis.
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