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Yang B, Han J. Analysis of flow rate of continuous bladder irrigation according to the height of the irrigation infusion set. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19715. [PMID: 37953276 PMCID: PMC10641072 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47198-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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This is a control volume analysis to examine the flow rate of irrigation fluid according to the size of indwelling catheter and the height of the fluid bag in consideration of the temperature of irrigation fluid and intra-bladder pressure during continuous bladder irrigation. In case of minimum bladder pressure with room temperature, the flow rates were - 0.045 to 0.993 cc/sec for 18Fr, - 0.053 to 1.176 cc/sec for 20Fr, - 0.055 to 1.227 cc/sec for 22Fr, and - 0.055 to 1.243 cc/sec for 24Fr. In case of maximum bladder pressure with room temperature, the flow rates were - 0.180 to 0.868 cc/sec for 18Fr, - 0.212 to 1.028 cc/sec for 20Fr, - 0.220 to 1.072 cc/sec for 22Fr, and - 0.223 to 1.086 cc/sec for 24Fr. In case of minimum bladder pressure with cold fluid, the flow rates were - 0.028 to 0.365 cc/sec for 18Fr, - 0.033 to 0.749 cc/sec for 20Fr, - 0.034 to 0.781 cc/sec for 22Fr, and - 0.035 to 0.791 cc/sec for 24Fr. In case of maximum bladder pressure with cold fluid, the flow rates were - 0.112 to 0.553 cc/sec for 18Fr, - 0.131 to 0.653 cc/sec for 20Fr, - 0.137 to 0.681 cc/sec for 22Fr, and - 0.139 to 0.689 cc/sec for 24Fr. This study is significant in that it utilized a fluid dynamics approach to provide basic data for continuous bladder wash care. Through the findings of this study, nurses can plan the exchange time of irrigation fluid and the pattern of urinary drainage when performing continuous bladder irrigation. It is also inferred that there may be an advantage in not having to calculate additional material costs for using an infusion pump for patients by determining the hourly injection rate of irrigation fluid based on the height of the infusion set's drop chamber.
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- Boeun Yang
- College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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The Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Overactive Bladder in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Study. Int Neurourol J 2022; 26:31-36. [PMID: 35368184 PMCID: PMC8984691 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2142112.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) affect over half of the adults’ population worldwide, with an increasing prevalence among the older age groups. Therefore, with the increasing elderly population, LUTS is an important disease, highlighting the need for accurate data on its prevalence. This present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of LUTS in South Korea. Methods The study targeted individuals aged at least 19 years nationwide. We conducted computer-assisted telephone interviews, 80% mobile random digital dialing (RDD) sampling frame, and 20% landline RDD sampling frame between April and May 2020. Questionnaires included The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), the overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS), and the characteristics of respondents. Current International Continence Society definitions were used for individual LUTS and OAB. Results There were 2,000 respondents, 1,009 (50.4%) were women and 546 (27.3%) were aged ≥60 years. Based on our IPSS questionnaire survey results, 77.9% of the respondents had LUTS; 63.7% had mild symptoms (1–7), 11.7% had moderate symptoms (8–19), and 2.4% had severe symptoms (20–35). The prevalence and severity of LUTS increased with age with 22.1% of respondents aged 60 years and above complaining of moderate or severe LUTS. According to the survey through OABSS, the prevalence of OAB was 9.6%, males were 10.3% and females were 9.0%. Conclusions Based on our survey results, 77.9% of the Korean adult population (over the age of 19) experienced at least one LUTS, and the severity increased with age. The prevalence and severity of OAB increased with age, especially after 40 years; the prevalence of OAB was 9.6%, and 13.4% of them were over 60 years old.
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Jeong HC, Ko KT, Yang DY, Lee WK, Lee SK, Cho ST, Oh CY, Cho JS, Kim JK, Han JH, Choo MS, Lee SH. Development and validation of a symptom assessment tool for postmicturition dribble: A prospective, multicenter, observational study in Korea. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0223734. [PMID: 31603942 PMCID: PMC6788737 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objectives Postmicturition dribble (PMD) is a very common symptom in males with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) worldwide, but there is no adequate questionnaire to assess it. Therefore, we developed a questionnaire named the Hallym Post Micturition Dribble Questionnaire (HPMDQ) to assess PMD, and the aim of this study is to validate it. Methods A series of consecutive male patients newly diagnosed with LUTS and over 40 years of age who visited any of 5 medical institutions were included. LUTS were assessed in all patients using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and PMD was assessed using the HPMDQ. Results In total, 2134 male patients aged 40 to 91 years were included in this study. Of these patients, 1088 (51.0%) reported PMD. In the PMD group, the mean values for HPMDQ-Q1, HPMDQ-Q2, HPMDQ-Q3 and HPMDQ total score were 1.39, 1.10, 1.76 and 4.25, respectively. In the non-PMD group, the mean values of these scores were 0, 0.18, 1.52 and 1.58, respectively. The difference in HPMDQ scores between the 2 groups was statistically significant. PMD was significantly associated with the voiding symptoms of LUTS, prostate size and postvoid residual but not with storage symptoms. Conclusions The HPMDQ, which consists of 5 questions (frequency, severity, bother, quality of life and response to treatment for PMD), was developed, and its use for assessing PMD is validated in this study. It may be a useful tool for further research and in clinical practice for PMD.
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- Hyun Cheol Jeong
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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Lin YH, Huang WY, Chang CC, Chen YF, Wu LY, Chang HC, Huang KH. Trends in the use of antimuscarinics and alpha-adrenergic blockers in women with lower urinary tract symptoms in Taiwan: A nationwide, population-based study, 2007-2012. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220615. [PMID: 31589615 PMCID: PMC6779229 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We aim to examine the trend in the use of antimuscarinics and off-label alpha-adrenergic blockers for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a Taiwanese Women Cohort between 2007 and 2012. METHODS This population-based National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) was used to examine the trends in the use of antimuscarinics or off-label alpha-adrenergic blockers in Taiwan. A sample of 1,000,000 individuals randomly drawn from the whole population of 23 million individuals who were registered in the NHI in 2005. From 2007 through 2012, women aged over 18 years whose claim record contained prescriptions of either of the two drugs for treatment of any of the LUTS-related diagnoses were identified and analyzed. The annual usage of the two drug classes were calculated by defined daily dose (DDD). RESULTS From 2007-2012, there was a 0.80 fold (69676.8 to 125104.3) increase in DDD of antimuscarinics in our cohort. The overall healthcare seeking prevalence of LUTS was 7.33% in 2007 and 12.38% in 2012, in a rising trend. The prevalence of antimuscarinics-treated LUTS in our cohort increased from 2.53 in 2007 to 3.41 per 1000 women in 2012. The prevalence of LUTS treated by antimuscarinics increased especially for those older than 60 years during the study period. CONCLUSIONS This 6-year observational study provided the epidemiologic information of clinically significant LUTS of Asian female population. Moreover, there was a rising trend in the use of antimuscarinics and off-label alpha-adrenergic blockers in the population-based cohort.
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- Yu-Hua Lin
- Divisions of Urology, Department of Surgery, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare and Medical Care, Veterans Affairs Council, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Health and Welfare Policy, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- The Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Institute of Health and Welfare Policy, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Kang-Ning Junior College of Medical Care and Management, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of European Studies, Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Wang JY, Liao L, Liu M, Sumarsono B, Cong M. Epidemiology of lower urinary tract symptoms in a cross-sectional, population-based study: The status in China. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11554. [PMID: 30142751 PMCID: PMC6112902 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are reported to affect over half of all adults, and they are associated with significantly impaired quality of life (QOL). We performed a population-based study to evaluate the overall prevalence and impact of LUTS including overactive bladder (OAB) in adults aged ≥40 years in China.Adults aged ≥40 years were eligible to participate in this internet-based survey, provided that they had the ability to access the internet, to use a computer and to read the local language. The survey contained questions relating to International Continence Society (ICS) symptom definitions, the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS). The primary study objective was to determine the prevalence of LUTS using the ICS 2002 symptom definition.Among the 4136 respondents, 2080 (50.3%) were men and 1347 (32.6%) were aged ≥60 years. LUTS prevalence according to ICS criteria was 60.3% in men and 57.7% in women. All 3 ICS symptom groups (voiding, storage, and postmicturition) were present in 22.8% of women and 24.2% of men, making this the most common combination of ICS symptom groups. The most bothersome symptoms were terminal dribble and nocturia. According to IPSS scores, 32.9% of participants had at least moderate symptoms. The prevalence of OAB was 23.9%. The presence of LUTS-particularly all 3 ICS symptom groups-was associated with reduced sexual QOL in women, reduced satisfaction with erectile function in men, higher anxiety and depression scores, and reduced health-related QOL (physical health and mental health domains). The overall percentage of participants with LUTS visiting healthcare professionals for urinary symptoms was 38%.In conclusion, LUTS affect the majority of adults aged ≥40 years in China, and prevalence increases with increasing age. LUTS are associated with impaired QOL and mental health, but fewer than half of individuals in China with LUTS seek healthcare for their symptoms. There is therefore a need to improve awareness and treatment of the condition.ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02618421.
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- Department of Urology, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital
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- Astellas Pharma China, Inc., Beijing, China
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Potential Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Overactive Bladder Patients: Urinary Nerve Growth Factor, Prostaglandin E2, and Adenosine Triphosphate. Int Neurourol J 2017; 21:171-177. [PMID: 28954458 PMCID: PMC5636954 DOI: 10.5213/inj.1732728.364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to investigate potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of overactive bladder (OAB). Methods A total of 219 subjects were enrolled and divided into 2 groups: OAB subjects (n=189) and controls without OAB symptoms (n=30). Three-day voiding diaries and questionnaires were collected, and urinary levels of nerve growth factor (NGF), prostaglandin E2, and adenosine triphosphate were measured and normalized to urine creatinine (Cr). Baseline characteristics and urinary levels of markers were analyzed. A receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the diagnostic performance of urinary markers. Urinary levels of markers according to subgroup and pathogenesis of OAB were evaluated. Correlation analyses were used to analyze the relationship between urinary levels of markers and voiding diary parameters and questionnaires. Results There was no difference between the 2 groups with regards to age, sex ratio, or urine Cr (P>0.05). The urinary levels of NGF/Cr were higher in OAB subjects than in controls (P<0.001). Urinary NGF/Cr was a sensitive biomarker for discriminating OAB patients (area under the curve=0.741; 95% confidence interval, 0.62–0.79; P=0.001) in the ROC curve. The urinary levels of NGF/Cr were significantly higher in OAB subjects than in controls regardless of subgroup or pathogenesis. Correlation analysis demonstrated urinary urgency was significantly related to urinary NGF/Cr level (correlation coefficient, 0.156). Limitations include a relatively wide variation of urinary markers. Conclusions Urinary NGF is a potential biomarker that could serve as a basis for adjunct diagnosis of OAB.
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Cho S, Kwon SS, Lee KW, Yoo TK, Shin DG, Kim SW, Bae JH, Choi H, Kim YH. A multicenter real-life study of the efficacy of an alpha-blocker with or without anticholinergic agent (imidafenacin) treatment in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia and storage symptoms. Int J Clin Pract 2017; 71. [PMID: 28508455 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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AIMS To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy comprising a short-acting anticholinergic, imidafenacin and an alpha-blocker compared with monotherapy with an alpha-blocker only in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and storage symptoms. METHODS The 12-week, prospective, double-blind, randomised trial enrolled men with LUTS and storage symptom. The inclusion criteria were a total International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥12, an IPSS question 4 score ≥2, ≥8 micturitions in 24 hours, and a prostate volume >20 mL. The primary outcome was a change in the micturition number from baseline. Bladder diary variables, Patient Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale (PPIUS) scores, IPSS and safety were assessed. RESULTS Of 260 patients screened, 221 completed the study. Patients were randomly assigned to receive an alpha-blocker only (n=111, group 1) or combination therapy comprising an alpha-blocker and an anticholinergic (n=110, group 2) for 12 weeks. Group 1 and 2 showed significant improvement in their 24-hour micturition numbers (-1.87 and -2.08, respectively), nocturia episodes (-0.48 and -0.53, respectively), total IPSS (-9.9 and -8.8, respectively), and PPIUS scores (-0.19 and -0.24, respectively). Micturition number per 24 hours, daytime frequency, urgency, the PPIUS score, the IPSS question 4 score and IPSS QoL score improved significantly in the combination therapy group, but changes in total IPSS, nocturia episodes, and safety outcomes did not differ significantly between the groups. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Compared with treatment with an alpha-blocker alone, combination therapy comprising an anticholinergic and an alpha-blocker showed superior efficacy and its safety was similar in patients with LUTS and storage symptoms.
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- Seok Cho
- The Department of Urology, Ilsanpaik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- The Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Sciences, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Ulji University Nowon Hospital, Ulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Busan University Hospital, Busan University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Seoul University Hospital, Seoul University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- The Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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Seo DH, Kam SC. Recent advances in laser treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2017. [DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2017.60.5.401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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- Deok Ha Seo
- Department of Urology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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Overview of the Epidemiology of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in South Korea. Int Neurourol J 2016; 20:91-100. [PMID: 27377940 PMCID: PMC4932641 DOI: 10.5213/inj.1630502.251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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This review assessed the epidemiology of voiding dysfunctions in South Korea. Comprehensive understanding of this epidemiology is crucial because the senior population and the social burden are increasing because of voiding dysfunctions is growing. We searched the medical records using several terms related to voiding dysfunction: benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, lower urinary tract symptoms, overactive bladder, and nocturia. We then estimated the prevalence of voiding dysfunctions in South Korea; our data were comparable with those from other countries, with slight differences. The ranges of incidences varied widely between studies, mostly because investigators defined disorders differently. Voiding dysfunction greatly affects healthcare costs and individual quality of life; therefore, more proper and valuable epidemiologic data are needed. In addition, efforts to unify the definitions of various voiding dysfunctions and progress in investigational methodologies using multimedia are warranted.
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Kim TH, Jung W, Suh YS, Yook S, Sung HH, Lee KS. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of tolterodine 2 mg and 4 mg combined with an α-blocker in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and overactive bladder: a randomized controlled trial. BJU Int 2015; 117:307-15. [PMID: 26305143 DOI: 10.1111/bju.13267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-dose (2 mg) tolterodine extended release (ER) with an α-blocker compared with standard-dose (4 mg) tolterodine ER with an α-blocker for the treatment of men with residual storage symptoms after α-blocker monotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study was a 12-week, single-blind, randomized, parallel-group, non-inferiority trial that included men with residual storage symptoms despite receiving at least 4 weeks of α-blocker treatment. Inclusion criteria were total International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥12, IPSS quality-of-life item score ≥3, and ≥8 micturitions and ≥2 urgency episodes per 24 h. The primary outcome was change in the total IPSS score from baseline. Bladder diary variables, patient-reported outcomes and safety were also assessed. RESULTS Patients were randomly assigned to addition of either 2 mg tolterodine ER (n = 47) or 4 mg tolterodine ER (n = 48) to α-blocker therapy for 12 weeks. Patients in both treatment groups had a significant improvement in total IPSS score (-5.5 and -6.3, respectively), micturition per 24 h (-1.3 and -1.7, respectively) and nocturia per night (-0.4 and -0.4, respectively). Changes in IPSS, bladder diary variables, and patient-reported outcomes were not significantly different between the treatment groups. All interventions were well tolerated by patients. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that 12 weeks of low-dose tolterodine ER add-on therapy is similar to standard-dose tolterodine ER add-on therapy in terms of efficacy and safety for patients experiencing residual storage symptoms after receiving α-blocker monotherapy.
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- Tae Heon Kim
- Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea
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The Impact of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms on Quality of Life, Work Productivity, Depressive Symptoms, and Sexuality in Korean Men Aged 40 Years and Older: A Population-Based Survey. Int Neurourol J 2015; 19:120-9. [PMID: 26126442 PMCID: PMC4490313 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2015.19.2.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Accepted: 06/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Purpose: To examine the impact of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Korean men aged ≥40 years. Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional door-to-door survey was conducted among men aged ≥40 years. Individuals with LUTS were defined as men reporting at least one LUTS using 2002 International Continence Society definitions. Structuredquestionnaires were used to assess several dimensions of HRQoL, including generic health status (EuroQoL-five-dimensions questionnaire), work productivity (work productivity and activity impairment questionnaire), depressive symptoms (center for epidemiologic studies depression scale), and sexual health (sexual satisfaction and erectile dysfunction). The impact of LUTS was assessed by comparing several dimensions of HRQoL among men with and without LUTS. Results: Of the 1,842 participants, 1,536 (83.4%) reported having at least one LUTS. The prevalence of LUTS increased with age (78.3% among those aged 40–49 years to 89.6% among those aged 60 years or older). Those with LUTS reported a significantlylower level of generic health status and worse work productivity compared with those without LUTS. Significantly more individuals with LUTS reported having a higher level of major depressive symptoms compared with those without LUTS.Those with LUTS reported worse sexual activity and enjoyment, and were significantly more likely to have erectile dysfunction than those without LUTS. Conclusions: LUTS seem to have a substantial impact on several dimensions of HRQoL in Korean men aged ≥40 years.
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Zhang L, Zhu L, Xu T, Lang J, Li Z, Gong J, Liu Q, Liu X. A Population-based Survey of the Prevalence, Potential Risk Factors, and Symptom-specific Bother of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Adult Chinese Women. Eur Urol 2015; 68:97-112. [PMID: 25572826 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are few in China, and none has been conducted nationwide. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence and potential risk factors of LUTS and the bother they impose on adult women in China. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This is the second analysis of a population-based cross-sectional survey on urinary incontinence conducted between February and July 2006 in six regions of China. Cluster samples were randomly selected for interviews. INTERVENTIONS No intervention was implemented. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS A modified Chinese Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire was administered. The participants were asked about the presence of individual LUTS and rated their symptom bother. Descriptive statistics, χ(2) tests, receiver operating characteristic curves, and multivariate logistic regressions were used for data analysis. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS A total of 18 992 respondents (94.96%) were included. The prevalence of any LUTS, storage symptoms, or voiding symptoms was 55.5%, 53.9%, and 12.9%, respectively, and increased with age. Nocturia was the most common symptom (23.4%), followed by urgency (23.3%) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI; 18.9%). Nocturia was most frequently rated as bothersome (93.0%) but was generally minor (80.5%). Urgency and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) were most frequently reported as severe (11.5% and 10.8%) or moderate (18.5% and 16.8%) bothers. Any LUTS were more prevalent in urban women (57.1% vs 53.9%). Multiple factors increased the odds of bother and individual LUTS, and older age and coexisting pelvic organ prolapse were strong predictors (p<0.05). This survey was conducted 8 yr ago and did not assess all LUTS. CONCLUSIONS Half of adult women suffered with LUTS; nocturia, urgency, and SUI were more prevalent. Urgency and UUI were most frequently reported as severe or moderate bothers. Multiple factors influenced bother and individual LUTS. PATIENT SUMMARY The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms is high and increases with age in adult women in China. Urgency and urgency urinary incontinence were most frequently regarded as severe or moderate bothers and should be targeted for medical intervention.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Shanxi Province, Shanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Foshan, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in korean men aged 40 years or older: a population-based survey. Int Neurourol J 2014; 18:126-32. [PMID: 25279239 PMCID: PMC4180162 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2014.18.3.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among Korean men aged ≥40 years. Methods We performed a population-based, cross-sectional door-to-door survey on a geographically stratified random sample of men aged ≥40 years. All respondents were asked about the presence of individual LUTS using a questionnaire based on 2002 International Continence Society definitions. For comparison, we also defined nocturia as two or more nocturnal micturitions per night. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire was used to assess LUTS severity. Results Responses from 1,842 subjects were analyzed. The overall prevalence of LUTS was 83.4%. Storage LUTS (70.1%) were more prevalent than voiding (60.4%) or postmicturition LUTS (38.3%). When nocturia was defined as two or more nocturnal micturitions per night, voiding symptoms became most prevalent (storage, 39.7%; voiding, 60.4%; and postmicturition, 38.3%). More than 90% of our population described the severity of their urinary symptoms as moderate (8-19) or severe (20-35). The prevalence and severity of LUTS increased with age. Conclusions LUTS are highly prevalent among Korean men, and its prevalence increases with age. Increased public awareness and a larger number of treatment options are needed to appropriately manage symptoms and their consequences.
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Associations of carotid artery plaque with lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction. Int Urol Nephrol 2014; 46:2263-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s11255-014-0830-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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