ارتباط ميزان آنتي ژن اختصاصي پروستات و احتباس حاد ادراري در بزرگي خوش خيم پروستات

Relationship Between Serum Prostate Specific Antigen and Acute Urinary Retention in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Background and Objectives: Acute urinary retention (AUR) is an unpleasant, painful experience wich requires immediate intervention. Evaluation of relationship between serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) and AUR as a predictor of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), is background of this research. Materails and Methods: This study was conducted in 60 men with a mean age of 69.6 who underwent prostateetomy because of BPH diagnosis during 2000-2001. Serum PSA measurement was done in all patients preoperatively. Results: Through analyzing data, it was found that there is a correlation (p=0.015) between serum PSA and AUR in BPH patients, and those who have higher levels are at higher risk for AUR. Conclusion: Serum PSA is a good predictor of AUR risk and the need for BPH-related surgery in men with BPH. Measurment of baseline serum PSA, is a useful tool to aid physicians and decision-makers in predicting the risk of BPH-related outcomes and choosing therapy for BPH.