BPH Flashcards
Who has the highest prevalence of BPH
> 90 yr old males
What is the most prevalent symptom of BPH
Decrease force of stream
BPH S/S
Detrusor muscle hypertrophy
Hyperplasia
Decreased bladder compliance
Nocturia
Urgency
Urinary retention
Unsteady stream
ER presentation: Acute retention
BPH diagnostics
UA to exclude infection
PSA if suspected to live greater than 10 years
CT or Renal US
What diagnostic test is not indicated for BPH
Cystoscopy
Pharmacological management of BPH
Alpha blocker = Flomax
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors = Finasteride
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor = Tadalafil
Combination Therapy
Alpha blockers + 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
• Finasteride + Doxazosin
What are absolute surgical indicators for BPH
Refractory urinary retention
Large bladder diverticula
Recurrent UTI
Gross hematuria
Bladder stones
CKD
What surgical procedures are available for BPH
TURP or laser therapy