Effect and safety of transrectal 137 CS gamma-rays in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 525-527, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-343582
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effect and safety of transrectal 137Cs gamma-ray therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty cases of BPH were treated by transrectal 137Cs gamma-rays.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After 6 months there was significant improvement in the maximum urine flow, IPSS and QOL (P < 0.05). But no significant changes were observed in the prostate volume and residual urine (P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Transrectal 137Cs gamma-ray therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of BPH.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Quality of Life
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Radiotherapy
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Urodynamics
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Cesium Radioisotopes
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Therapeutic Uses
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Gamma Rays
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
National Journal of Andrology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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