Intravesical instillation of Formalin for hemorrhagic cystitis secondary to radiation for gynecologic malignancies.
Our experience with the use of Formalin instillation in interactable gross hematuria secondary to radiation cystitis in patients with gynecological malignancies is reported. This study indicates coagulative effect of low concentration of Formalin with minimal side effects as a method to control hemorrhage.
D000368:Aged; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006417:Hematuria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D001743:Urinary Bladder
D005557:Formaldehyde