Does cystoscopy method affect the investigation of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis?
Visha K TailorEllen MorrisAlka A BhideRuwan FernandoGuiseppe A DigesuVik KhullarPublished in: International urogynecology journal (2020)
Rigid and flexible cystoscopy can be used to investigate BPS/IC as recommended by international societies. However, the biopsy method impacts the mast cell count analysis, which can influence diagnosis and management. Therefore, RC would be the optimal investigation.