Published July 1987 | Version v1
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Long-term bladder symptomatology following radiotherapy for cervical carcinoma

Creators

  • 1. Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow (UK)
  • 2. Glasgow Western Infirmary (UK)

Description

The prevalence of long-term bladder symptoms 5-11 years after radiotherapy for cervical carcinoma was investigated by postal questionnaire. Sixty-six replies (68%) were received. Only 29 (44%) were asymptomatic and 17 (26%) had severe symptoms. Urgency and urge incontinence were the most common symptoms occurring in 30 women (45%). Significant frequency and nocturia occurred in 23 women (35%) but voiding problems were less common. These results suggest that long-term bladder dysfunction is a common problem following radiotherapy for cervical carcinoma. 11 refs.; 5 tabs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiother. Oncol.
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radiother. Oncol.
Journal Page Range
195-199
ISSN
0167-8140
CODEN
RAOND

INIS

Country of Publication
Ireland
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
19028243
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BLADDER; CARCINOMAS; DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIOTHERAPY; UROGENITAL SYSTEM DISEASES; UTERUS
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; BODY; DISEASES; FEMALE GENITALS; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; RADIATION EFFECTS; THERAPY; URINARY TRACT