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Balloon dilatation of the prostate

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Two thirds of patients undergoing balloon dilatation of the prostate report temporary relief of the symptoms of bladder outflow obstruction. Objective measures of disease tend to indicate a lack of efficacy.

Balloon dilatation of the prostate is now reserved for very unfit patients who cannot undergo any other procedure.

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