Prospective Factor Analysis of Alpha Blocker Monotherapy Failure in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 488-491, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We aimed to determine the treatment of choice criteria for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by analyzing the factors causing alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker (alpha-blocker) monotherapy failure. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This retrospective study enrolled 129 patients with BPH who were prescribed an alpha-blocker. Patients were allocated to a transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) group (after having at least a 6-month duration of medication) and an alpha-blocker group. We compared the differences between the two groups for their initial prostate volume, serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA), maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and postvoid residual urine volume (PVR).RESULTS:
Of the 129 patients, 54 were in the TURP group and 75 were in the alpha-blocker group. Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) between the two groups were found in the prostate volume (50.8 ml vs. 34.4 ml), PSA (6.8 ng/ml vs. 3.6 ng/ml), Qmax (6.84 ml/sec vs. 9.99 ml/sec), and IPSS (27.3 vs. 16.8). According to the multiple regression analysis, the significant factors in alpha-blocker monotherapy failure were the IPSS (p<0.001) and prostate volume (p=0.015). According to the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve-based prediction regarding surgical treatment, the best cutoff value for the prostate volume and IPSS were 35.65 ml (sensitivity 0.722, specificity 0.667) and 23.5 (sensitivity 0.852, specificity 0.840), respectively.CONCLUSIONS:
At the initial diagnosis of BPH, patients with a larger prostate volume and severe IPSS have a higher risk of alpha-blocker monotherapy failure. In this case, combined therapy with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) or surgical treatment may be useful.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prostate
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Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Retrospective Studies
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ROC Curve
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Factor Analysis, Statistical
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Prostate-Specific Antigen
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Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
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Transurethral Resection of Prostate
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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