Effect and safety of transrectal 137 CS gamma-rays in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia / 中华男科学杂志

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>