'Street ketamine'-associated bladder dysfunction: a report of ten cases

Hong Kong Med J. 2007 Aug;13(4):311-3. Epub 2007 Jun 21.

Abstract

Ten young ketamine abusers presented with lower urinary tract symptoms to two regional hospitals in Hong Kong. Investigations demonstrated contracted bladders and other urinary tract abnormalities. These types of findings have never been reported before in ketamine abusers. The possible aetiology is also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ketamine / poisoning*
  • Male
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / chemically induced*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / diagnosis

Substances

  • Ketamine