title: Management of patients with interstitial cystitis: a case study.
abstract: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by urinary frequency, urgency, and pain in the bladder or pelvis that for some can be debilitating. At present, IC is without cure, yet various management modalities are available. This article provides a general overview of the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of IC. A specific case study that focuses on a surgical management option is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Outpatient Clinic, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Marianne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Borch
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Baron
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Davey
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hattala
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kiernan
authors.forename: Kay
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rust
authors.forename: Bethany A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Schempp
authors.forename: Bettina
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Trzcinski
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wasilewski
authors.forename: Janis
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yovanovich
mesh_terms: D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation