Long-Term Clean Intermittent Catheterization, Chronic Inflammation and Cancer: A Case Report and Review
Journal Title: Open Access Journal of Urology & Nephrology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
In areas not endemic for schistosomiasis, the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder (bSCC) is commonly associated with long-term indwelling catheterization (LTIC) and its associated bladder inflammation. Today, many patients unable to void use clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), a practice which gained popularity over the last 2-3 decades. Historically, CIC has not been perceived as a potential risk factor for bSCC; yet we believe that for many of the same reasons LTIC creates a hostile inflammatory environment potentially resulting in bSCC, CIC may also lead to bSCC, albeit at a slower pace. Using our interesting case as a starting point, we reviewed LTIC-related inflammatory mechanisms and drew connections between these mechanisms and CIC in an effort to raise awareness of the possible link to bSCC as the number of patients practicing CIC over multiple decades continues to grow.
Authors and Affiliations
Pomajzl AJ
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP494563
- DOI 10.23880/oajun-16000115
- Views 108
- Downloads 0
A Case Report of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis in a Diabetic Patient Complicated with Paraspinal Abscess
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare, life threatening condition where there is severe infection of renal parenchyma causing gas accumulation in the tissue. It is commonly in diabetic and needed to be recognised and tr...
Transurethral Enucleation and Resection of the Prostate: Contemporary Role in the Surgical Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common urological problem affecting all men as they age. Despite the rapid evolution of BPH surgical treatment, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is still conside...
Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Exit Strategies Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) - A Prospective Randomised Study in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the standard treatment for Renal Calculi more Than 2.5 cms. It involves getting access in to the renal Collecting System and then gradually the tract is dilated so that the Nephrosc...
Testicle Evanescent in Pediatric Urology: Laparoscopic Management
Testicular regression syndrome or evanescent testis is a clinical condition that arises from atrophy and disappearance of normal testis in the fetal period. Anatomically it is characterized by a spermatic cord with no id...
Molecular Mechanism of Pathogenesis and Management of Diabetic Nephropathy
Kidney disease is continuously rising in the society, which may be acute or chronic. The earlier one is attributed to chemical pollution, side effects of drugs/food. The later is mainly due to life style related metaboli...