Elimination of Hunner's Ulcers by Fulguration in Patients With Interstitial Cystitis: Is It Effective and Long Lasting?

To evaluate the outcome of fulguration of Hunner's ulcers (HUs) in painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC) that is refractory to conservative treatment. Patients diagnosed with refractory PBS/IC and treated with fulguration between 2011 and 2013 were identified through screening...

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Published in:Korean journal of urology 2013-11, Vol.54 (11), p.767-771
Main Authors: Ryu, Jeman, Pak, Sahyun, Song, Miho, Chun, Ji-Youn, Hong, Sungwoo, Choo, Myung-Soo
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