British Association of Urological Surgeons Consensus statements on the management of ketamine uropathy. [Review]
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Belal, M.
Downey, A.
Doherty, R.
Ali, A.
Hashim, H.
Kozan, A.
Kujawa, M.
Pakzad, M.
Rashid, T.
Osman, N.
LTHT Author
Kozan, Andrei
LTHT Department
Urology
Non Medic
Publication Date
2024
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Journal Article
Review
Review
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To provide guidance in the form of consensus statement in the management of ketamine uropathy.
METHODS: A literature review of ketamine uropathy was performed. The consensus method was of a modified nominal group technique and has been use in the previous British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) consensus documents and was led by the Female, Neurological and Urodynamic Urology Section of the BAUS.
RESULTS: A number of consensus statements detailing the assessment and management of urological complications relate to the recreational use of ketamine (ketamine uropathy) in both elective and emergency urology settings.
CONCLUSION: Comprehensive management pathway for ketamine-related urinary tract dysfunction and uropathy has been detailed.
Journal
BJU International