Benign prostatic hyperplasia: solutions to an ageing problem

Hosp Med. 2002 Aug;63(8):460-4. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.8.1965.

Abstract

As the population ages, the demand for treatment of the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia has never been higher. Equally the choice of treatments has never been greater. This review considers the medical and surgical options.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Physical Examination
  • Phytotherapy / methods
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia* / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia* / drug therapy
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia* / surgery
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate / methods

Substances

  • Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists