Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts): Initial Choices and Final Outcomes : Proceedings of a Satellite Symposium Held at the Xvith Congress of the ... Urology, Volume 40, Supplement 4, 2001) [Paperback]

W. Artibani (Editor)

Book Description

Series: European Urology, Volume 40, Supplement 4, 2001 | Publication Date: November 2001

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are highly prevalent. Patients with LUTS present with storage symptoms and voiding symptoms attributable to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) or detrusor hypocontractility. In the long-term, LUTS suggestive of BPO may progress, resulting in serious complications which may lead to hospitalisation, catheterisation and/or surgery. Over the years, new medical treatments were developed to relieve LUTS suggestive of BPO and the development of these new therapies as well as the research into their mechanisms of action has contributed to an evolution in our understanding of the pathogenesis of LUTS/BPO. It is increasingly realised that besides obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate or alpha-1-AR mediated prostatic smooth muscle contraction, other factors may contribute to the development of LUTS/BPO. Along with the changes in theories on the pathogenesis of LUTS/BPO, the management goals have also changed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 34 pages
• Publisher: S Karger Pub (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3805573774
• ISBN-13: 978-3805573771
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)