Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Which Nonoperative Strategies Are Best?

IN BRIEF: Benign prostatic hypertrophy is one of the common complaints of older men who visit their primary care physicians. Nonoperative therapy, such as drug therapy or lifestyle modification, is aimed primarily at reducing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms and preventing serious morbidity s...

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Published in:The Physician and sportsmedicine 2002-04, Vol.30 (4), p.41-47
Main Authors: Wehle, Michael J., Lisson, Scott W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Tumors of the urinary system
Urinary tract. Prostate gland
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Summary:IN BRIEF: Benign prostatic hypertrophy is one of the common complaints of older men who visit their primary care physicians. Nonoperative therapy, such as drug therapy or lifestyle modification, is aimed primarily at reducing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms and preventing serious morbidity such as urinary retention and renal function impairment. As more men reach advanced age, it becomes crucial for the primary care physician to be aware of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, natural history, clinical presentation, and therapeutic modalities available for the treatment of clinically significant cases.
ISSN:0091-3847
2326-3660
DOI:10.3810/psm.2002.04.258