Cristiano M Gomes, Marcelo Hisano, Julia D Souza, João Victor T Henriques, Jose de Bessa, Julyana Moromizato, Thulio Bosi, Rachel Mazoni, João Gismondi, Bruno Camargo, Zein M Sammour, Homero Bruschini, Linamara R Battistella, William C Nahas
PURPOSE: To analyze the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients who survived moderate and severe forms of COVID-19 and the risk factors for LUTS six months after hospitalization. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, patients were evaluated six months after hospitalization due to COVID-19. LUTS were assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score. General health was assessed through the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the EQ5D-L5 scale, which evaluates mobility, ability to perform daily activities, pain and discomfort and completed a self-perception health evaluation...
March 3, 2024: International Braz J Urol: Official Journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology