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Baseline Patient Characteristics
| Parameters | Mean (Range) |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 63 (49–75) |
| Previous use of α-blockers (patients) | 14 (47%) |
| Prostate volume (cc) | 55.4 (30–121) |
| Qmax (mL/s) | 9.4 (4.3–14) |
| Postvoid volume (cc) | 82.1 (0–300) |
| Serum PSA level (ng/mL) | 3.6 (1.1–8.2) |
| IPSS | 19.5 (14–29) |
Qmax, maximum urinary flow rate; PSA, prostate- specific antigen; IPSS, International Prostate Symptom Score.
