[Transrectal hyperthermia for benign prostatic hyperplasia].
The PRIMUS system was designed as a dedicated microwave hyperthermia system for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Completed cases were 36 patients. Hyperthermia was subjectively effective in 31 patients (86%), but no appreciable changes were noted with regard to the size of the prostate. Side effects occurred in 10 of the evaluable 49 cases (20%). However, no severe side effects were recognized except in one case. The effective ratio revealed 25 of 36 cases (69%). Therefore, transrectal prostatic hyperthermia would be a useful method especially in cases of BPH with severe complications.
Satoh
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Department of Urology, Nihon University School of Medicine.
Okada
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000628:therapy*