Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3865378 | The Journal of Urology | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Significant differences in practice patterns were observed between primary care physicians and urologists in the evaluation of and management for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia. These data establish valuable benchmarks and identify possible interventions that may improve the standard of care.
Keywords
AUA5ARIPSAPCPI-PSSDREProstate specific antigenPost-void residual urinePhysician's practice patternsAmerican Urological AssociationUrologyα-blockerPVRLower urinary tract symptomsPrimary health caredigital rectal examinationWatchful waiting5α-reductase inhibitorLUTSInternational Prostate Symptom ScoreBenign prostatic hyperplasiaBPHProstatic hyperplasiaProstatePrimary care physician
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Authors
John T. Wei, Martin M. Miner, William D. Steers, Raymond C. Rosen, Allen D. Seftel, David J. Pasta, Wendy J. Carman, Claus G. Roehrborn, BPH Registry Steering Committee BPH Registry Steering Committee,