Naslov
Prostate Volume and Urinary Discomforts in Elderly

Autori
Tadin, Tomislav ; Španjol, Josip ; Muškardin, Ivo ; Fučkar, Željko

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 38 (2014), 4; 1119-1122

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
prostate volume ; urinary discomforts ; elderly ; International Prostate Symptom Score

Sažetak
Occasional doubts about the real effect of the prostate volume on the urinary discomforts that elderly have been experiencing required additional assessment of these parameters. The aim of this study was to re- evaluate relationship between the urinary discomforts of the elderly and the prostate volume in comparison with age. Results of the group of 79 patients observed within one-year period were analyzed. In assessing their urinary discomforts the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was calculated, the ultrasound prostate volumetry was performed, and both of these parameters where compared with age. Statistical analysis of the results confi rmed signifi cant positive correlation between the prostate volume and age, positive correlation between IPSS and age, as well as between prostate volume and IPSS.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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