Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is due to proliferation of both the smooth muscle and epithelial cell lines of the prostate which causes increased volume and may cause compression of the ure...
Evaluate symptom severity with the American Urological Society Symptom Index or the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS).
Screen for other causes of symptoms such as infection, ...
Treatment ranges from watchful waiting to lifestyle modifications, medications, or surgical management.
Mild symptoms (score of <7) or moderate symptoms (score 8 to 15) tha...
Symptom index (IPSS) monitored every 3 to 12 months
DRE yearly in patients who choose watchful waiting
PSA yearly in patients who choose watchful ...
American Urological Association. American Urological Association guideline: management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). http://www.auanet.org. Accessed August 1, 2017.
Edwards ...
N40.0 Enlarged prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms
N40.1 Enlarged prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms
600.20 Benign localized hyperplasia of prostate without urinary obst...
Although medical therapy has changed the management of BPH, it has only delayed the need for TURP by 10 to 15 years, not eliminated it.
Urinary retention, obstructive uropathy, recurren...
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