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Illicit ketamine and its bladder consequences: is it irreversible?

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Ketamine bladder is a new clinical entity that may lead to irreversible damage to the urinary system. We report the severe lower urinary tract symptoms of four young patients referred to our urology unit who were found to have ulcerative cystitis secondary to ketamine abuse. The pathophysiology remains unclear and the treatment is symptomatic.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007244

Authors: Rozh Jalil, Suresh Gupta

Institutions: Imperial College London, James Paget University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2138480753