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[A clinical analysis of benign prostatic hyperplasia with chronic prostatitis]
Xue-jie Wu1, Luo-yan Yang, Xuan-zhi Zhang
1Department of Urology, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China. drwxj@sina.com
Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue = National Journal of Andrology
|July 25, 2008
Summary
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can be complicated by chronic prostatitis in 32.4% of cases. Expressed prostate secretion (EPS) examination aids in diagnosing prostatitis and guiding treatment for BPH patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
- Chronic prostatitis can coexist with BPH, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
- Understanding the incidence and impact of prostatitis in BPH is crucial for patient management.
Purpose:
- To determine the incidence of chronic prostatitis complicating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of expressed prostate secretion (EPS) examination in BPH patients.
- To assess the impact of anti-inflammatory treatment on International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) in complicated BPH cases.
Summary:
- A study of 213 BPH cases found 32.4% were complicated by chronic prostatitis.
- Bacterial culture of EPS, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and serum PSA were assessed.
- Anti-inflammatory treatment significantly reduced IPSS scores in complicated cases (P < 0.01).
Impact:
- Expressing prostate secretion (EPS) examination is vital for diagnosing prostatitis in BPH patients.
- This diagnosis influences the choice of medical or surgical treatment for BPH.
- Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce complications.
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