Section 1 Introduction -- 1 Interstitial Cystitis: An Introduction to the Problem -- 2 Historical Perspectives -- Section 2 Epidemiology and Etiology -- 3 Epidemiology of Interstitial Cystitis: 1 -- 4 Epidemiology of Interstitial Cystitis: 2 -- 5 Interstitial Cystitis: Animal Models -- 6 Etiology: Etiologic and Pathogenic Theories in Interstitial Cystitis -- Editorial Comment Etiologic Theories: Deficiency of the Bladder Lining -- Section 3 Diagnosis -- 7 Light Microscopic Findings in Bladders of Patients with Interstitial Cystitis -- 8 Pathology of Interstitial Cystitis -- 9 Mast Cells and Interstitial Cystitis -- 10 Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis: A Clinical, Endoscope and Pathologic Approach -- 11 Neurourologic Evaluation in Interstitial Cystitis -- 12 Hydrodistention and Intraoperative Urodynamics -- Editorial Comment The Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Painful Bladder Disease -- Interstitial Cystitis -- Section 4 Management -- 13 Pharmacotherapeutic Goals in Interstitial Cystitis -- 14 Intravesical Therapy of Interstitial Cystitis -- 15 Subcutaneous Heparin in the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis -- 16 Urine Eosinophil Cationic Protein in Painful Bladder Disease -- 17 Use of Pentosanpolysulfate in the Management of Interstitial Cystitis -- 18 Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Chronic Interstitial Cystitis -- 19 Reappraisal of Transurethral Resection in Classic Interstitial Cystitis -- 20 Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis with the Neodymium:YAG Laser -- 21 Partial Bladder Denervation in the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis in Women -- 22 Surgical Therapy of Interstitial Cystitis -- Editorial Comment Substitution Cystoplasty in the Management of Interstitial Cystitis -- Addendum. Summary of the 1989 AUA Podium Section on Genitourinary Infection: Interstitial Cystitis.

This updated volume provides reflections on the original edition, as well as information on the developments that have occurred within bladder pain syndrome since the publication of the first edition. The epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and management of bladder pain syndrome are all covered. The book aims to give healthcare providers up to date guidelines and management suggestions within a quick-reference text. This book is relevant to clinicians who focus on bladder pain syndrome, as well as the gynaecologists, general urologists, and primary care providers who see these patients as a part of their practice.