| Topic: | kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: | Acute Gross Hematuria: Etiology and Management. |
| Author: | Warlick, C.A. |
| Source: | IN: Kellogg Parsons, J.; James Wright, E., eds. Brady Urology Manual. New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2006. pp 285-294. |
| Availability: | Available from Informa Healthcare USA. 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Email: healthcare .enquiries@informa.com. Website: www.informahealthcare .com/. Price: $124.95. |
| Abstract: | This chapter about the etiology and management of acute gross hematuria is from a reference handbook that offers a comprehensive overview of urology, presented in outline and bulleted formats for ease of access in the busy health care world of hospital emergency rooms and outpatient clinics. The author reviews general principles, common causes of acute gross hematuria, initial patient evaluation and management, management options for intractable hematuria of bladder origin, and management of recurrent hematuria from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The author notes that acute gross hematuria is usually self-limiting but intractable, severe hematuria from the bladder may require treatment. Invasive treatments can be used after failure of the simplest and least morbid approaches. The drug finasteride can be used for treatment of persistent hematuria associated with BPH. The chapter concludes with a list of references for additional reading. 26 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Urologic Diseases. Patient Care Management. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Therapy. Urogenital Diseases. Hematuria. Urine. Blood. |
| Minor Keywords: | Epidemiology. Diagnostic Tests. Pathology. Drug Therapy. Etiology. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Patient Selection. Bladder. |
| Publication Number: | KUBK11708 |
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