The Use of Nomograms for Selecting BPH Candidates for Dutasteride Therapy

摘要

Recent studies have discussed the benefits of medical therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but have not provided physicians with the necessary tools needed to translate the information into individualized, evidence-based recommendations for clinically important questions. Nomograms can help physicians individualize their treatment decisions and predict a likely outcome by assessing the key risk factors for BPH progression.