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Benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH ), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland. [ 1] Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, or loss of bladder control. [ 1] Complications can include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and ...
Prostatic artery embolization (PAE, or prostate artery embolisation) is a non-surgical technique for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). [1]The procedure involves blocking the blood flow of small branches of the prostatic arteries using microparticles injected via a small catheter, [2] to decrease the size of the prostate gland to reduce lower urinary tract symptoms.
Urology. [ edit on Wikidata] A prostatic stent is a stent used to keep open the male urethra and allow the passing of urine in cases of prostatic obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Prostatic obstruction [ 1] is a common condition with a variety of causes. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common cause, [ 2] but ...
Transurethral needle ablation (also called TUNA or transurethral radiofrequency ablation) is a technique that uses low energy radio frequency delivered through two needles to ablate excess prostate tissue. A cystoscope / catheter deploys the needles toward the obstructing prostate tissue and is inserted into the urethra directly through the ...
Around one third of men will develop urinary tract (outflow) symptoms, of which the principal underlying cause is benign prostatic hyperplasia. [25] Once symptoms arise, their progress is variable and unpredictable with about one third of patients improving, one third remaining stable and one third deteriorating. [citation needed]
Prostatic congestion. Prostatic congestion is a medical condition of the prostate gland that happens when the prostate becomes swollen by excess fluid and can be caused by prostatosis. The condition often results in a person with prostatic congestion feeling the urge to urinate frequently. Prostatic congestion has been associated with prostate ...
Prostate steam treatment ( Rezum ), also called water vapor thermal therapy ( WVTT ), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for men with lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from prostate enlargement ( benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). It uses injections of steam to remove obstructive prostate tissue from the inside of the organ ...
Alfuzosin, sold under the brand name Uroxatral among others, is a medication of the α 1 blocker class. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). [1] As an antagonist of the α 1 adrenergic receptor, it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making urination easier.