PROSTATISM - BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

Authors
HOLLANDER JB DIOKNO AC
Citation
Jb. Hollander et Ac. Diokno, PROSTATISM - BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA, Urologic clinics of North America, 23(1), 1996, pp. 75
Citations number
96
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
Urologic clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
00940143
Volume
23
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-0143(1996)23:1<75:P-BPH>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
This article is devoted to the most common cause of outlet obstruction in the male geriatric population, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). The prevalence, pathophysiology, and natural history of BPH is discuss ed, along with the work-up and indications for medical or surgical int ervention. The authors also focus on medical and surgical options now available for management of BPH.