Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Acceptability at Recruitment

ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Enlargement of the prostate, often leading to difficulties in passing urine.

Guidance

Ask about medications, in particular Finasteride or Dutasteride (Avodart). For PBSC only in view of the risk of post-operative urinary retention.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

BPH

Prostatism

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012