Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Published on 19. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-443-10294-3 (ISBN)
Description
The management of men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), commonly referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is part of everyday clinical practice in the primary care setting. With the advent of safe and effective medical therapies, the majority of these patients are managed by their primary care physician. In order to maximize quality and efficiency of care, primary care providers must continue to gain expertise and update their knowledge regarding male voiding dysfunction. This "In Clinical Practice" book provides the physician with practical guidance to the assessment and treatment of men with lower urinary tract symptoms. The text is complete, and is presented in a succinct and practical fashion. Illustrations and tables are frequently utilized to highlight clinically important material.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-443-10294-3 (9780443102943)
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Content
Introduction and background. Functional anatomy of the male lower urinary tract. The urinary bladder. The prostate gland. Aetiology and epidemiology of LUTS and BPH. Aetiology of LUTS. Natural history of BPH (including prevalence). Complications of BPH. Impact of acute urinary retention. Management of LUTS/BPH in primary care - the UK perspective. What causes men to present to their doctor with LUTS?. Management of BPH in the UK. Office-based work-up of BPH (primary care patient evaluation). History and symptom assessment. Physical examination. Blood urea and electrolytes. Urinalysis. Prostatic-specific antigen. Optional tests. More sophisticated tests. EAU guidelines on assessment, therapy and follow-up of men with LUTS suggestive of BPO. Lower urinary tract symptoms: what is not BPH?. Differential diagnosis of men with LUTS. Referral guidelines for the primary care physician. BPH management strategies. Goals of therapy. Treatment selection. Medical management of BPH. Alpha1-adrenergic antagonists. 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors. Complementary and alternative therapies for male LUTS. Herbal remedies for LUTS. Prostatectomy (including laser). Minimally invasive alternatives to prostatectomy. EAU guidelines for treatment 2004. Cases studies. Appendix 1 - drugs and surgical methods used in BPH management/treatment, with all appropriate details/information (e.g. dosage, side effects, relevant comments). Appendix 2 - EAU guidelines on treatment options for BPH. Appendix 3 - Herbal remedies used in male LUTS. Appendix 4 - Useful websites or addresses of relevant organizations.