Original scientific paper

Prostate Volume and Urinary Discomforts in Elderly

Tomislav Tadin ; Ultrasound Diagnostic Service, Health Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Josip Španjol ; Score (IPSS) was calculated (13). Finally, both of these parameters where compared with age. The study was carried out in full accordance with ethical standards applicable in both institutions. Statistics In this study the basic methods of descriptive sta
Ivo Muškardin ; Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Željko Fučkar ; Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

Occasional doubts about the real effect of the prostate volume on the urinary discomforts that elderly have been experiencing
required additional assessment of these parameters. The aim of this study was to re-evaluate relationship between
the urinary discomforts of the elderly and the prostate volume in comparison with age. Results of the group of 79 patients
observed within one-year period were analyzed. In assessing their urinary discomforts the International Prostate Symptom
Score (IPSS) was calculated, the ultrasound prostate volumetry was performed, and both of these parameters where
compared with age. Statistical analysis of the results confi rmed signifi cant positive correlation between the prostate volume
and age, positive correlation between IPSS and age, as well as between prostate volume and IPSS.

Keywords

prostate volume; urinary discomforts; elderly; International Prostate Symptom Score

Hrčak ID:

147401

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/147401

Publication date:

26.12.2014.

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