How do you manage refractory radiation cystitis status post pelvic EBRT/BT?
Specifically, is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) an effective treatment for refractory radiation cystitis?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Thankfully chronic radiation cystitis and specifically radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis is relatively rare (2-8%) [1]. However, it can be a chronic and debilitating complication after pelvic radiotherapy. In managing these patients, first, I make sure to rule out another cause of cy...