Role of Alfuzosin in Ureteral Stent Related Urinary Symptoms Score: A Comparative Study
Background: Ureteral stent placement is a routine urological procedure. However, patients inserted with ureteral stent exhibited increased urinary symptoms that compromise patients’ quality of life. Objective: To assess the efficacy of alpha blockers (Alfuzosin) in the management of ureteral stent r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Gandaki Medical College |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JGMCN/article/view/17912 |
| Summary: | Background: Ureteral stent placement is a routine urological procedure. However, patients inserted with ureteral stent exhibited increased urinary symptoms that compromise patients’ quality of life.
Objective: To assess the efficacy of alpha blockers (Alfuzosin) in the management of ureteral stent related urinary symptoms.
Methods: Total of 60 patients after ureteral stent insertion was randomly divided into two equal groups; 30 in alfuzosin group and the remaining 30 in control group. Urinary symptoms questionnaire was filled after two weeks and results were statistically analyzed.
Results: Urinary symptoms like urgency, frequency and flank pain were significantly less in the alfuzosin group when compared with control group.
Conclusion: Alpha blocker (Alfuzosin) was found to be effective in reducing ureteral stent related urinary symptoms.
Journal of Gandaki Medical College
Vol. 10, No. 1, 2017, page: 28-30 |
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| ISSN: | 2070-4240 2070-4259 |