Repeated intravesical injections of platelet-rich plasma are safe and effective in the treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome
Repeated PRP injections are safe and effective for reducing symptoms and bladder pain and improving bladder capacity in a majority of IC/BPS patients, with better outcomes observed in patients with a mild form of bladder inflammation. These results support PRP as a promising novel bladder therapy for IC/BPS.
Authors
- Jia‐Fong Jhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6674-2152)
- Hann‐Chorng Kuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7165-4771)
- Wan‐Ru Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9927-4092)
- Yuan‐Hong Jiang
Institutions
- Tzu Chi University (TW)
- Tzu Chi Foundation (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tzu Chi Medical Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_166_24
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.21
Funders
- Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
- Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation