Evidence-based guidelines for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms related to uncomplicated benign prostatic hyperplasia in Italy: updated summary

摘要: ABSTRACTBackground and scope: Despite the high prevalence huge socio-economic impact of benign prostatic hyper­plasia (BPH) in Italy, no national guidelines have been produced so far. This is a summary first Italian on diagnosis treatment lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to uncomplicated BPH, prepared by multidisciplinary panel under auspices Association Urologists introduced Italy 2003. An update compiled authors also included.Methods: Relevant papers published from 1998 2003 (updated 2006) were identified through structured literature review quality evidence presented therein was graded according Centre for Evaluation Effectiveness Health Administration (CeVEAS) system. Recommendations based literature, but feedback practitioners specialists.Main findings/recommendations: Given all men aged ≥ 50 years age should b...