Genitourinary Pain Syndromes, Prostatitis, and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - 22/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.ucl.2009.08.005
Brian V. Le, MD, MA, Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD ⁎ 
Department of Urology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
The overlap of pain and urinary voiding symptoms is common for urologic patients. The etiology of these syndromes is frequently multifactorial and due to disorders of the bladder and/or prostate. The evaluation and treatment of these syndromes continues to evolve. Here we summarize the general approach to evaluation and treatment of these pain syndromes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Prostatitis, LUTS, Genitourinary pain, Interstitial cystitis
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| Research supported by National Institutes of Health–National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH/NIDDK) grant U01 DK07003: Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) Research Network. |
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| Disclosures: Brian V. Le—no financial disclosures or conflicts of interest. Anthony J. Schaeffer—paid consultant for Alita Pharmaceuticals, Inc, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Exoxemis, Inc, CombinatoRx Inc, and Monitor Company Group, L.P.; meeting honoraria/travel reimbursement from The National Institutes of Health, Multidisciplinary Alliance Against Device-Related Infections (MADRI), The Scientific Consulting Group, Inc, and The American Austrian Foundation; editor and faculty honoraria and travel reimbursements from American Urological Association; author honorarium from Haymarket Media, Inc. |
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Vol 36 - N° 4
P. 527-536 - novembre 2009 Retour au numéro
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