Pain and its treatment in urology.
Although untreated/undertreated pain leads to a variety of somatic, psychological and socioeconomic harm, the knowledge of its physiology, diagnosis and adequate treatment is generally low among urologists. This review has the primary goal to sensitize us urologists to this underrated topic.
Tenti
Guido
G
Clinic and Policlinic of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Hauri
Dieter
D
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D059408:Pain Management; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014571:Urologic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications