Office Evaluation of Male Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms |
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Authors: | Shahin Tabatabaei Saman Shafaat Talab Mahdi Zangi Henry H Woo |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Urology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA 2. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Unit 6, Block 64, Sepah Alley, South Gol Afshan St, Shahrak-Gharb, Tehran, Iran 3. Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School, University of Sydney, P.O.Box 5017, Wahroonga, NSW 2076, Australia
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Abstract: | Lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) are one of the most common urologic disorders in men. Accurate history-taking and focused physical examination allows us to diagnose the majority of cases. A better understanding of risk factors helps us tailor our treatment and predict outcomes more accurately. Population studies are crucial in our understanding of LUTS/BPH natural history. Temporary prostatic urethral stents that are used for the management of urinary retention may also be used for evaluation of patients with detrusor hypo-contractility. The use of ultrasound to measure intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) and the Doppler study for prostate capsular artery resistive index are promising. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) examines the tissue oxygenation that may be affected by bladder outlet obstruction. The mathematical algorithm needs some fine-tuning, and its reproducibility is debatable. Serum and urinary biomarkers may help us to diagnose the disorder, and more effectively monitor patients?? response to therapy. Among all, IPP is clinically more applicable at this time. |
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