INTRODUCTION Although literature on childhood nocturnal enuresis and its persistence into adulthood is abundant, recent onset nocturnal enuresis in adults is a poorly studied symptom. OBJECTIVE To determine the significance of recent onset nocturnal enuresis in adult males in relation to lower urinary tract pathology, and its treatment. METHODS All men with recent onset nocturnal enuresis a...

Lower urinary tract dysfunction is a common component of virtually every pediatric urologist's practice. Although lower urinary tract dysfunction should be considered more of a social nuisance than a true medical condition, if left unchecked, real comorbidities may occur. A thorough history, physical examination, voiding diary, and noninvasive urodynamic studies, such as flow rate or flow rate ...

OBJECTIVE To assess the reliability and reproducibility of abdominal ultrasonography (US) for measuring the postvoid residual urine volume (PVR), and to compare measurements by a radiologist and urologist, in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), as a significant PVR is common in patients with LUTS and an assessment of the PVR could protect patients from unnecessary catheterisation. P...

BACKGROUND Lower urinary tract symptoms are a common problem in men and the incidence of these symptoms increases with age. OBJECTIVE This article provides an update on the evaluation and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older men. In particular, we describe current nomenclature, diagnosis, the International Prostate Symptom Score, and currently available medical and surgical trea...

conclusions in our study, the evidence is not enough to support the hypothesis of the relevance between ms and luts. wide-ranging, prospective and multicentric studies are needed to research the relevance between ms and luts in bph. patients and methods in this study, 237 patients referred to urology policlinic with bph were retrospectively scanned between april 2009 and april 2013. patients wi...

OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in men presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms, and their possible correlation with the severity of such symptoms. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Specialty clinic, Hong Kong. PATIENTS A total of 617 men presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms between April 2005 and October 2006. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE...

Nurse-led clinics are known to positively impact and benefit patients; however, there is little understanding of the role nurse in a nurse-led male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) clinic. LUTS affect up 30% males over 65 United Kingdom can significantly quality life person experiencing them. be managed with conservative changes, as well medication surgical intervention. The aim this scoping...