Our understanding of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/BPS) has evolved with the advancements in our understanding of visceral pain syndromes.
The concept of IC/BPS as a visceral pain disorder is used as a model to base a targeted approach to the management of patients with IC/BPS. Guidelines for the treatment of both the bladder and nonbladder pain disorders are reviewed.
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The Urogynecology Center, Suite 130, 12200 West 106th Street, Overland Park, KS 66215, USA.
Reference: Urol Clin North Am. 2012 Aug;39(3):377-87.
doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2012.06.007
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 22877721
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