There are controversies about whether cystoscopy with or without hydrodistention (HD) plays a role in the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). We reviewed the recommendations of various societies and associations of greater impact in this complex disease, analyzing the indications, technique, findings and complications of this procedure.
Translational andrology and urology. 2015 Dec [Epub]
Gisela Ens, Gustavo L Garrido
Voiding Dysfunction and Urodynamic Section, Division of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. , Voiding Dysfunction and Urodynamic Section, Division of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín", Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.