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The early days of prostatectomy for benign prostatic hypertrophy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22132481     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The syndrome of bladder neck obstruction, often leading to retention of urine, in ageing men has been recognised since earliest times. Catheterisation for the relief of urinary retention was used by the ancient Chinese and Egyptians and is described in the writings of the Indian surgeon Susrata, who flourished in Benares sometime after Christ. Although many of these cases were the result of urethral stricture from trauma or gonorrhoea, we can assume that, in older men, the cause was often benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Authors:
Harold Ellis
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of perioperative practice     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1750-4589     ISO Abbreviation:  J Perioper Pract     Publication Date:  2011 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101271023     Medline TA:  J Perioper Pract     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  359-60     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Department of Anatomy, University of London, Guy's Campus, London SEl 1UL.
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