A case‐control study of risk factors in men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome

In the section on the lower urinary tract this month there are several papers of general interest. First, authors from the USA present a case‐control study of risk factors in men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome. There are also papers presenting important data on alfuzosin, dutasteride, and tamsulosin versus naftopidil, respectively. In addition, the use of thermo‐expandable prostate stents is further explored by authors from the UK and Denmark. Finally, authors from Austria describe the use of a new minimally invasive device in the treatment of incontinence after prostatectomy.

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