Alternate Methods in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

For many years, patients who complained of prostatism had only a few treatment choices. The patient was either a candidate for an elective prostatectomy, or the operation was deferred until the patient became more symptomatic. The present text summarizes the multiple options which have become availa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Romas, Nicholas A. (Editor), Vaughan, E.Darracott (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1993, 1993
Edition:1st ed. 1993
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Natural History of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Standards and Guidelines
  • Assessing Treatment Results for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Urodynamic Assessment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
  • Transurethral Incision of the Prostate
  • Balloon Dilatation of the Prostate
  • Prostate Urethral Prostheses
  • Prostatic Heat Treatments
  • Laser Prostatectomy
  • ?- Adrenergic Blockade in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Flutamide and Aromatase Inhibitors in Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
  • Finasteride: A 5?-Reductase Inhibitor