Natural history and clinical predictors of clinical progression in benign prostatic hyperplasia

Autor: Fong, Yan Kit, Milani, Shirin, Djavan, Bob
Zdroj: Current Opinion in Urology; January 2005, Vol. 15 Issue: 1 p35-38, 4p
Abstrakt: Prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is increasing with the aging population worldwide. Knowledge of the natural history of BPH is crucial for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of its progression. This review examines the evidence of the natural history of BPH, highlighting the group of patients with mild symptoms and the risk factors for progression.
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