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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 16, No. 4, 2009, pp. 66-68
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Bioline Code: mj09035
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2009, pp. 66-68
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Alum irrigation for the treatment of intractable haematuria
Ho, Christopher Chee Kong & Zainuddin, Zulkifli Md
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.
Keywords
intractable haematuria, radiation cystitis, alum irrigation, medical sciences
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