Case 6 – Radiation Cystitis

Hello hello,

We’re back to talk about a little less emergent issue though one that is quite debilitating for those afflicted by it: Radiation Cystitis.

This can be a debilitating disease causing frequent pain, bladder spasms and hematuria causing many to frequent EDs/ clinic for obstructive symptoms or symptomatic anemia.

This month we discuss a case, some pathophysiology and management in the acute setting and how we treat these patients in the hyperbaric chamber.

Radiation injury UHMS Indication (for further reading).

Podcast Recorded By:

Joe Walter

Drue Orwig

Cory Dubose