A case of refractory intractable bladder pain syndrome treated with superior hypogastric nerve chemical neurolysis

Abstract

Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a severely debilitating condition. BPS is a symptom complex affecting the urinary bladder, which is characterized by pelvic pain, urinary urgency, frequency, and nocturia. In this case report, we have presented a patient with BPS who was not responsive to conventional treatment and was managed successfully by diagnostic superior hypogastric plexus block followed by alcohol neurolysis.

Keywords

• bladder pain syndrome
• neurolysis
• superior hypogastric plexus