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Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New concepts in the 1990s.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Moul, JW
Published in: Postgrad Med
November 1, 1993

Many newer treatments are now being proposed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Although patients with mild symptoms that do not interfere with their lifestyle can be periodically observed for progression, two classes of medication are being used for those with mild to moderate symptoms: alpha-adrenergic blocking agents and androgen suppressants. In patients with severe BPH, transurethral resection of the prostate is still the standard of care in the United States, but a number of new procedures have been introduced in recent years, including balloon dilation of the prostate, laser prostatectomy, use of prostatic stents, and microwave hyperthermia. Studies of the molecular biologic events leading to the development of BPH should clarify our understanding of a condition that was once often ignored.

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Published In

Postgrad Med

ISSN

0032-5481

Publication Date

November 1, 1993

Volume

94

Issue

6

Start / End Page

141 / 152

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Urodynamics
  • Urination Disorders
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Stents
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Prostatectomy
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen
  • Middle Aged
  • Microwaves
  • Medical History Taking
 

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Moul, J. W. (1993). Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New concepts in the 1990s. Postgrad Med, 94(6), 141–152.
Moul, J. W. “Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New concepts in the 1990s.Postgrad Med 94, no. 6 (November 1, 1993): 141–52.
Moul JW. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New concepts in the 1990s. Postgrad Med. 1993 Nov 1;94(6):141–52.
Moul, J. W. “Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New concepts in the 1990s.Postgrad Med, vol. 94, no. 6, Nov. 1993, pp. 141–52.
Moul JW. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New concepts in the 1990s. Postgrad Med. 1993 Nov 1;94(6):141–152.

Published In

Postgrad Med

ISSN

0032-5481

Publication Date

November 1, 1993

Volume

94

Issue

6

Start / End Page

141 / 152

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Urodynamics
  • Urination Disorders
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Stents
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Prostatectomy
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen
  • Middle Aged
  • Microwaves
  • Medical History Taking