Complications following intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin treatment for bladder cancer: a case series of 22 patients

Abstract

Complications following intravesical BCG therapy are rare but can be severe and fatal. Histology seems to be the method that contributes most in confirmation of the diagnosis. Antimycobacterial therapy is effective, and probably more efficient when combined with corticosteroids, but the regimen and duration of the treatment are not standardized.