Bladder contracture following intravesical BCG immunotherapy.
Intravesical BCG immunotherapy is commonly associated with irritative bladder symptoms. Bladder contracture as a result of this treatment is rare. Two cases of persistent small-capacity bladders occurring more than one year after intravesical BCG therapy are reported.
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Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
D000283:Administration, Intravesical; D000368:Aged; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy
D001500:BCG Vaccine