The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Mar 2007
Durability and cost-effectiveness of transurethral needle ablation of the prostate as an alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate when alpha-adrenergic antagonist therapy fails.
We analyzed the adverse event profile, long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness of transurethral needle ablation of the prostate for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia as an alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate in men with symptoms uncontrolled by medical therapy. ⋯ Despite documented safety and lack of morbidity, the high re-treatment rate associated with transurethral needle ablation of the prostate renders it relatively expensive when viewed as a long-term alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate for the management of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia in men in whom medical therapy failed. Of men failing alpha-blockade therapy 20% will benefit from a combination of transurethral needle ablation of the prostate and alpha-blockade.
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The Journal of urology · Mar 2007
Myelomeningocele information on the internet is accessible and of variable quality, and requires a high reading level.
We assessed the accessibility, readability and quality of myelomeningocele information on the Internet. ⋯ Myelomeningocele information on the Internet is relatively accessible, requires a high reading level for comprehension and is of variable quality.