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The Therapeutic Application of Hyperthermia in the Bladder
Author(s) -
ENGLAND H. R.,
ANDERSON J. D.,
MINASIAN H.,
MARSHALL V. R.,
MOLLAND E. A.,
BLANDY J. P.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1975.tb04067.x
Subject(s) - cystectomy , medicine , hyperthermia , saline , urology , surgery , bladder cancer , anesthesia , cancer
Summary Experience with 10 cases of hyperthermic irrigation of the bladder suggests that irrigation with saline at 80°C for 10 to 15 min will stop bleeding and destroy epithelium and muscle layers without causing visceral injury or systemic disturbance. It may be preferable to cystectomy in certain poor‐risk patients, or in those who refuse cystectomy for fear of impotence.