Anthropology
Open Access
ISSN: 2332-0915
ISSN: 2332-0915
Hany S M Mikhai
Egypt
Research Article
Undermined by Altered Epidemiology: Changing Concepts in the Management of Bilharzial Urinary Bladder Carcinoma in Egyptian Population
Author(s): Gamal M Saied, Hany M Mikhail and Karim G Moustafa
Gamal M Saied, Hany M Mikhail and Karim G Moustafa
Background: The objective is to validate the new clinicopathological features of urinary bladder carcinoma in the Egyptian population. These are caused by altered epidemiology, and proposed to have reflection on management.
Patients and methods: Timely contributions of leading Egyptian experts in bladder cancer in the last 4 decades were reviewed. Additionally, 102 patients were studied in 2 subsets A&B based on a preplanned treatment modality: cystectomy facing transurethral resection plus radiotherapy. Observation on gross and microscopic features and their reflection on treatment decision are recorded.
Results: An overview of studies published in the last 4 decades is given, demonstrating a striking change in the characteristic features of bladder carcinoma in Egypt, more obvious in 2007 and after. In the pr.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2332-0915.1000116