[Palliative urology]

Duodecim. 2013;129(4):429-31.
[Article in Finnish]

Abstract

Palliative urology aims to alleviate the symptoms resulting from urinary tract obstruction, hematuria or incontinence and to secure the flow of urine. Palliative surgery is sometimes required to relieve local symptoms caused by the tumor.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Palliative Care / methods*
  • Urologic Diseases / etiology
  • Urologic Diseases / surgery*