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Clinical characteristics of the patients and controls.
| Characteristic | PBS/IC | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Median age (range, years) | 57 (39–78) | 59 (42–75) |
| Gender (female/male) | 8/0 | 8/0 |
| Type of bladder procedure | Hydro-distention | Cystoscopy |
| Anesthesia | Intravenous | Topical |
| No. ulcer | 0 | 0 |
| No. glomerular bleeding | 8 | 0 |
| Urinalysis (WBC+-++++) | 0 | 0 |
| Urine culture (+) | 0 | 0 |
PBS/IC, painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis; WBC, white blood cells.
