Efficiency assessment of low intensity-shokwave therapy in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/urology.2020.1.46-50
E.V. Dariy, K.A. Tirsy, N.A. Grigoriev
European Medical Center (EMC), Moscow, Russia
Objective: the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on CPPS due to non bacterial prostatitis.
Methods: There were two groups in the study. 78 patients in the first group received 6 sessions of Low intensity-shokwave therapy (Li-ESWT) in three weeks. 40 patients from group «2» were receiving diclofenac sodium in the form of suppositories.
Results: Patients in the first group showed significant improvement of pain and quality of life in comparison to the control group, which experienced less significant improvements.
Conclusion: Low intensity-shokwave therapy (Li-ESWT) is effective in chronic pelvic pain syndrome treatment.
About the Autors
Corresponding author: E.V. Daryi – Ph.D., urologist of the Highest Qualifying Category, AO «European Medical Center», Moscow, Russia; e-mail: edariy@yandex.ru
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