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01-07-2011 | Original Article

Comparison of alpha-blocker, extracorporeal magnetic stimulation alone and in combination in the management of female bladder outlet obstruction

Authors: Jun Sung Koh, Su Jin Kim, Hyo Sin Kim, Joon Chul Kim

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 7/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

To determine the effects of alpha-blocker, extracorporeal magnetic innervations (ExMI) alone and combination treatment on female bladder outlet obstruction (BOO).

Methods

Sixty women with BOO were divided into three groups according to the treatment. After 3 months, the clinical outcomes were evaluated by clinical examination, international prostatic symptom score (IPSS), quality of life (QOL), 3-day voiding diary, uroflowmetry and post-void residual.

Results

At 3 months, symptom improvement was 52.6% in alpha-blocker monotherapy (group I), 50.0% in ExMI monotherapy (group II), and 57.1% in combination therapy (group III). Maximum flow rate increased and total IPSS decreased significantly in all groups (p < 0.05). Storage symptom subscore was more reduced in groups II and III and QOL improved significantly in group III (p < 0.05)

Conclusions

This study demonstrates that both alpha-blocker and ExMI were effective in female BOO, and ExMI may be more effective for improving storage symptoms.

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Title: Comparison of alpha-blocker, extracorporeal magnetic stimulation alone and in combination in the management of female bladder outlet obstruction
Authors: Jun Sung Koh
Su Jin Kim
Hyo Sin Kim
Joon Chul Kim
Publication date: 01-07-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 7/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1322-y

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Comparison of alpha-blocker, extracorporeal magnetic stimulation alone and in combination in the management of female bladder outlet obstruction

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Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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