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Review
. 2007 Feb;83(976):73-8.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2006.050724.

Medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Stephen S Connolly  1 , John M Fitzpatrick
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Review

Medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Stephen S Connolly et al. Postgrad Med J. 2007 Feb.

Abstract

Pharmaceutical preparations are commonly used for benign prostate hyperplasia. This article reviews the current understanding of the natural history of the condition and the literature regarding medical treatment.

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