Lower urinary tract symptom: still too much focus on the prostate?
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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
Published on: August 14, 2019
Katherine Warren1, Helena Burden, Paul Abrams
1Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
Purpose Of Review:
Male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms have historically been managed in a prostate centric fashion. Population studies highlighting the prevalence and significance of storage symptoms, including nocturia, have meant a shift in the way men with lower urinary tract symptoms are assessed and managed. We review the recent guidelines and publications that have addressed this change in approach.
Recent Findings:
A new β-3 adrenoreceptor agonist has demonstrated significant improvement in storage symptoms and appears to be well tolerated.
Summary:
We support a continued move towards a patient-focused and management using the current guidelines.
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