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What is the prognosis for stage 4 bladder cancer?
Patients who have stage 4 bladder cancer have a low survival rate. The treatment includes chemotherapy, radical cystectomy, external-beam radiation therapy and urinary diversion or cystectomy .
What is the purpose of a urinary diversion?
A urinary diversion is created as a means to treat cancer of the bladder, when conservative measures have been unsuccessful, or when there is recurrence of the disease invading the muscle wall.
What is the treatment for bladder polyps?
how is a bladder polyp remaved
What is the medical term meaning specialist in the treatment of the bladder?
Urologists are specialists in the treatment of the bladder.
What is the line of treatment for bladder infection?
Bladder infection should be looked into medically for identifying the cause/s and thereby recommending a line of treatment.
Which epithelial tissue has cells that can change shape when stretched versus contracted?
Transitional epithelium is the epithelial tissue that has cells capable of changing shape when stretched (such as when the bladder is full) or contracted (when the bladder is empty). This type of epithelium allows for tissue expansion without losing its integrity.
What is the medical term meaning enlarged bladder and what is the treatment?
Cystomegaly Cysto - means bladder megaly- means enlarged
What has the author John Sherwen written?
John Sherwen has written: 'Observations on the diseased and contracted urinary bladder, and frequent painful micturition; ... To which are added, Observations on the schirro-contracted rectum, ... By John Sherwen, M.D. ..'
Can you have a floating cyst in your bladder if so what would the treatment be?
can you have a floating cyst and if so what would the treatment be
What is the success rate for bladder chemotherapy treatment?
The success rate for bladder chemotherapy treatment is getting better, but is still not excellent. The survival rate is about 14 months for advanced cancer cases.
What is urinary diversion surgery?
A urinary diversion involves removal of the urinary bladder and adjacent tissues and organs, and re-routing of the urinary stream. This may involve creation of an artificial opening in the abdomen called an ostomy.
What Ureteroileostomy is also known as?
Ureteroileostomy is also known as a Bricker procedure. It is a surgical procedure that involves the diversion of urine from the ureters to the ileum, which is then connected to an abdominal stoma. This procedure is commonly performed in patients who have had their bladder removed or in cases of severe bladder dysfunction.
