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Medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a review.

Author: MagohaG A

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.

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Alpha adrenergic antagonists and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are effective in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Alpha antagonists relax the smooth muscle component of prostatic obstruction, while 5-alpha reductase inhibitors reduce prostate volume.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease affecting elderly men with 70% of men over 70 years showing microscopic evidence of hyperplasia. Transurethral resection of the prostate is the gold standard treatment. Medical management of BPH has involved the use of plant extracts, amino acid...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8918007

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
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Date :
  1. Date Completed 1996-12-19
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
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Pubmed ID

8918007

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

8918007

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