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  • Title: [Intravesical therapy: Influence on superficial bladder cancer recurrence].
    Author: García Rodríguez J, Fernández Gómez JM, Escaf Barmadah S, González Alvarez RC, Jalón Monzón A, Martínez Gómez FJ, Sánchez Trilla A, Regadera Sejas J.
    Journal: Arch Esp Urol; 2007; 60(1):36-43. PubMed ID: 17408170.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To review the influence of various intravesical treatments on superficial bladder cancer recurrence. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 473 superficial bladder neoplasias. Based on diagnosis and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR BT), and depending on pathology, we proposed different adjuvant treatment and follow-up schemes. RESULTS: The following factors were independent risk factors for a longer recurrence-free time: intravesical instillations, high dose BCG, and maintenance therapy in comparison to induction. CONCLUSIONS: The use of intravesical instillations independently increases the time to recurrence. It was demonstrated that recurrence was significantly later when high dose BCG and maintenance therapy were employed.
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