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Article

Publication Date

9-1-2019

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This article has been peer reviewed. It is the author’s final published version in Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, Volume 57, Issue 3, September 2019, Pages 220-232.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.2478/rjim-2019-0009. Copyright © Murphy et al.

Abstract

A significant workforce shortage of urologists available to serve the US population has been projected to occur over the next decade. Accordingly, much of the management of urologic patients will need to be assumed by other specialties and practitioners. Since primary care physicians are often first evaluate common urologic complaints, it makes sense that these physicians are in an excellent position to intervene in the management of these patients when appropriate. One of the most common complaints in urology is voiding dysfunction. The incidence of voiding dysfunction increases with age, with conservative estimates showing that over 50% of elderly patients suffer. Despite this high prevalence and its negative impact on quality of life, however, few seek or receive treatment, as many do not readily disclose these impactful yet personal symptoms. We sought to summarize the typical presentation, evaluation, assessment and therapeutic options for both male and female patients presenting with voiding dysfunction.

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30990789

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English

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