Medical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia

review

Authors

  • Gustavo Tomaz Franco Hospital Geral de Goiânia (HGG) Autor
  • Ruiter Silva Ferreira Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Hospital Geral de Goiânia (HGG), Centro de Reabilitação Dr. Henrique Santillo Autor

Keywords:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms, quality of life, medical therapy

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) that may lead to bladder outlet obstruction, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and reduced quality of life. The aim of therapy is to improve LUTS and quality of life and to prevent BPE/BPO (benign prostatic obstruction) related complications, such as urinary retention or upper urinary tract dilatation.

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Published

2012-04-01

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 3 (2012): Revista Goiana de Medicina

Section

REVIEW ARTICLE

How to Cite

1.
Franco GT, Ferreira RS. Medical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: review. Rev Goiana Med [Internet]. 2012 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];41(3):17-21. Available from: https://amg.org.br/osj/index.php/RGM/article/view/205