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Treatment of urinary retention
British Medical Journal
|September 21, 1974
Summary
Intraprostatic injections effectively relieved urine retention in most patients with enlarged prostates. This minimally invasive treatment showed no complications, offering a promising alternative to surgery.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly causes lower urinary tract symptoms, including urine retention.
- Surgical interventions for BPH can carry risks and complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intraprostatic injections for relieving urine retention in patients with adenomatous prostate enlargement.
- To assess the histological changes in prostates following treatment.
Main Methods:
- Fifty patients with urine retention due to enlarged prostates received intraprostatic injections.
- Treatment duration varied among patients.
- Patients who did not respond adequately underwent prostatectomy.
Main Results:
- Most patients experienced relief from urine retention following intraprostatic injections.
- No complications were reported during the injection treatment.
- Histological examination of post-prostatectomy specimens revealed coagulation necrosis, with or without hemorrhage, and no inflammatory response.
Conclusions:
- Intraprostatic injections represent a safe and effective treatment for urine retention caused by prostate enlargement.
- The observed histological changes suggest a localized tissue response to the injections.
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