title: Alternative methods for management of prostatic outflow obstruction.
abstract: During the past year no new therapies for prostatic outflow obstruction were introduced. Instead, research focused on refinement of treatments previously available. Further reports on the efficacy and safety of alpha 1-adrenergic receptor subtype selective agents have appeared. The long-term effects of finasteride on the natural history bladder outflow obstruction have become clearer. The clinical efficacy of device therapy has evolved, and information regarding intermediate-term outcomes is now available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina 27710, USA.
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Donatucci
mesh_terms: D004358:Drug Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000628:therapy*; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014554:Urination; D014563:Urodynamics